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Weather & Climate in Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Palmar de Cuautla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area652.3 sq mi (1,689.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates22.2197°N, 105.6475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Nov 13, 2001 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico M6.1 137 km 33 km
Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 87 km 16 km
Apr 1, 1991 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico M5.6 139 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 145 km 10 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 148 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1999 120 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.1 128 km 33 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 120 km 41 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 116 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 131 km 10 km
Nov 13, 2001 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.8 121 km 33 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 148 km 16 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 130 km 35 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 103 km 16 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 88 km 59 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 120 km 10 km
Oct 3, 2024 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.4 120 km 10 km
Sep 22, 2011 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.3 118 km 16 km
Apr 26, 2017 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.2 114 km 10 km
Feb 29, 2004 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 128 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 143 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 138 mph 201 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 127 mph 20 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 115 mph 71 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 194 km
2021 Olaf Category 1 75 mph 292 km
2021 Nora Category 1 86 mph 182 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 86 mph 235 km
2018 Willa Category 4 138 mph 48 km
2015 Patricia Category 3 127 mph 231 km
2011 Jova Category 2 98 mph 245 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 128 km
2006 John Category 3 115 mph 233 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 150 mph 58 km
1999 Greg Category 1 75 mph 295 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 86 mph 129 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 86 mph 235 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 41 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 98 mph 289 km
1993 Calvin Category 1 260 km
1989 Kiko Category 2 98 mph 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 48 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 169 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 11.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Palmar de Cuautla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 70°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (0.0").

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