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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo de las Palmas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 302.0 sq mi (782.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1367°N, 91.3219°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
301 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 119 km | 164 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 127 km | 252 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 111 km | 197 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 105 km | 181 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 139 km | 261 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 130 km | 161 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala | M5.5 | 129 km | 154 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 115 km | 168 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 117 km | 216 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 28 km | 9 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.3 | 102 km | 208 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Nahualá, Guatemala | M5.2 | 141 km | 158 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 24 km | 40 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5 km SE of Unión Juárez, Mexico | M5.1 | 145 km | 123 km |
| Jan 22, 2009 | 2 km N of Ixchiguán, Guatemala | M5.1 | 124 km | 199 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 119 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 3 | — | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 140 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 151 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 155 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 188 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 15.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 16.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 13.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in |
Santo Domingo de las Palmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.6") and March the driest (2.4").