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Weather & Climate in Palma de Huaro, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palma de Huaro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 621.3 sq mi (1,609.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.7245°N, 101.7488°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
703 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 131 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 76 km | 48 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 97 km | 46 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 113 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 16 km | 70 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 143 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 50 km | 69 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 85 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 62 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 63 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 88 km | 51 km |
| Jan 16, 1997 | 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.5 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 78 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 47 km | 77 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 49 km | 71 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 98 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 188 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 191 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 60 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 259 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 296 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 227 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 106 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 170 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 48 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 205 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 127 mph | 167 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 102 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 113 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 103 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 135 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 131 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 85 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 80 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 125 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
Palma de Huaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (0.1").