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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Full City Profile

46,054 Population 1,059/sq mi density
5,194 ft Elevation 1,583 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Antigua Guatemala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Area43.5 sq mi (112.6 km²)
Population Density1,059/sq mi
Coordinates14.5564°N, 90.7332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,722 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 140 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 143 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 97 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 112 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 82 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 104 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 62 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 149 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 73 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 98 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 44 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 29 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 87 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 30 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 85 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 136 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 56 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 96 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 81 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 229 km
2001 Iris Category 4 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 LAGO DE ATITLAN Meteorological 4.0 m 56 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 140 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 130 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 10 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 17 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 18 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 24 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 44 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 49 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 57 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 85 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 89 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 90 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 91 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 91 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 96 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 104 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 11.8 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 8.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 8.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 10.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Antigua Guatemala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").

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