Weather & Climate in Palomar 2, Mexico

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

Palomar 2 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,114 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	63.8°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,114 ft (1,254 m)
Area	5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	16.8253°N, 92.2047°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 10.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Oct 21, 1995	13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico	M7.2	135 km	159 km
Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	96 km	164 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	138 km	100 km
Jan 17, 2009	5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico	M5.8	134 km	169 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	79 km	211 km
Oct 17, 2000	4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico	M5.8	146 km	181 km
May 5, 2025	5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico	M5.8	50 km	261 km
Feb 23, 2010	19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.6	139 km	10 km
Sep 1, 2012	11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico	M5.5	90 km	257 km
Jun 7, 2009	5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico	M5.4	140 km	140 km
Jun 19, 2021	11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M5.4	89 km	216 km
Jul 30, 2013	9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico	M5.4	130 km	122 km
Feb 8, 2002	7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico	M5.4	113 km	210 km
Feb 23, 2010	16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.3	148 km	9 km
Sep 17, 2004	9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico	M5.2	101 km	10 km
Mar 20, 2010	13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.2	139 km	40 km
Apr 29, 2024	5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico	M5.1	141 km	131 km
Jan 14, 2000	11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico	M5.0	77 km	241 km
May 6, 2023	11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico	M5.0	107 km	178 km
Sep 6, 2011	6 km NW of Nuevo México, Mexico	M5.0	141 km	153 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2013	Barbara	Category 1	81 mph	194 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS	Meteorological	50.0 m	19	95 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (124 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	124 km
Tacana	Stratovolcano	4,064 m (13,333 ft)	1986	189 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
March	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in
April	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
June	67°F (19°C)	10.1 in
July	66°F (19°C)	7.2 in
August	66°F (19°C)	8.5 in
September	66°F (19°C)	10.4 in	Wettest
October	64°F (18°C)	5.4 in
November	62°F (16°C)	2.4 in
December	60°F (15°C)	1.6 in

Palomar 2 has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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