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Weather & Climate in Palo Seco (El Gato), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palo Seco (El Gato) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,655 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,655 ft (1,114 m) |
| Area | 611.5 sq mi (1,583.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.3542°N, 100.1919°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M3.3 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 96 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 208 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in |
Palo Seco (El Gato) has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.5").