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. 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) |
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").