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Weather & Climate in Palo Blanco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palo Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,855 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,855 ft (1,175 m) |
| Area | 223.0 sq mi (577.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4036°N, 99.4662°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,418 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 116 km | 23 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 107 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 137 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 141 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 59 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 143 km | 53 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 138 km | 21 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 133 km | 23 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 79 km | 34 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 144 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 80 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 41 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 88 km | 52 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 114 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 133 km | 62 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 129 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 38 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 37 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 71 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 237 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 94 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 172 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 277 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 195 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 189 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 273 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 51 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 214 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 242 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 75 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 172 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 27 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 144 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 72 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 108 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 27 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 57 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 116 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 23 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 58 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 190 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
Palo Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").