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Weather & Climate in Palos Altos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palos Altos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,840 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,840 ft (1,780 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8719°N, 103.1527°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 76 km | 62 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 127 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico | M4.0 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 142 km | 60 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 66 km | 29 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 63 km | 7 km |
| May 9, 2003 | 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico | M3.8 | 149 km | 87 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico | M3.7 | 145 km | 99 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 132 km | 88 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 152 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 278 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 1 | — | 268 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 245 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 136 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 211 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 243 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 249 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 2 | 109 mph | 259 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 216 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 144 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 159 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in |
Palos Altos has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.1").