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Weather & Climate in Palmillas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palmillas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,652 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,652 ft (2,637 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3470°N, 99.6832°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
245 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 133 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 142 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 148 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 121 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 127 km | 56 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 150 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 146 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 126 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 100 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 55 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 139 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 127 km | 61 km |
| May 13, 2003 | 1 km W of San Antonio de las Huertas, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 67 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 50 km |
| Oct 10, 2011 | 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.2 | 148 km | 105 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 194 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 244 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 287 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 294 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 28 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 60 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 65 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Palmillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").