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Weather & Climate in Zapotitlán Palmas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zapotitlán Palmas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,293 ft (1,918 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8897°N, 97.8179°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
287 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 102 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 68 km | 70 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 146 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 130 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 149 km | 52 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 70 km | 73 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 149 km | 19 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 74 km | 62 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 72 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 75 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 54 km | 56 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 70 km | 62 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico | M5.2 | 129 km | 37 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 51 km | 57 km |
| Sep 16, 1995 | 0 km E of Huixtepec, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 31 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 107 km | 44 km |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico | M5.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 167 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 184 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 249 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 268 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 291 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 267 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 175 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 155 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 155 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 173 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 231 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 139 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 152 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 152 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 192 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Zapotitlán Palmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.2").