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Weather & Climate in Puerta de Palmillas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerta de Palmillas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,126 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,126 ft (2,172 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3131°N, 99.9187°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 3 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 93 km | 2 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 109 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 138 km | 98 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 140 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 293 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 232 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 190 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | — | 270 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 107 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 135 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 160 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 198 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Puerta de Palmillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (0.3").