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Weather & Climate in Palmar Chico, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palmar Chico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,589 ft (789 m) |
| Area | 241.3 sq mi (624.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.6959°N, 100.3685°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 124 km | 48 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 130 km | 70 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 130 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 61 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 39 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 90 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 123 km | 70 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 97 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 52 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 90 km | 51 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 57 km | 57 km |
| Jul 18, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M5.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 75 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 100 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 75 km | 77 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 71 km | 62 km |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 14 km N of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M5.2 | 149 km | 57 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 59 km | 72 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 127 mph | 210 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 167 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 111 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 260 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 194 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 254 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 201 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 228 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 171 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 286 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 294 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 127 mph | 289 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 79 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 79 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 137 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Palmar Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (0.1").