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Asunción Mita, Guatemala

Jutiapa · Guatemala

Asunción Mita is a mid-size city in Jutiapa, Guatemala with a population of 48,297. Elevation: 1,558 ft (475 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

48,297 Population 256/sq mi density
1,558 ft Elevation 475 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
48.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Asunción Mita

Asunción Mita is a town, with a population of 20,936 (2018), and a municipality in the Jutiapa department of Guatemala.

People

Population48,297
Density256/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Population48,297
Population Density256 / sq mi
Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Coordinates14.3337°, -89.7109°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceJutiapa
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation48.3 inches (1,226 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Asunción Mita

Asunción Mita is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Jutiapa) with a population of 48,297. The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet (475 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Asunción Mita

Asunción Mita has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.6°C), the coldest is Dec (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1468 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 11.3° / 29.6° 45.9
Feb 21°C / 70°F 12.2° / 31.9° 13.7
Mar 22.9°C / 73°F 13.6° / 33.7° 75.3
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 15.8° / 35.3° 35.1
May 24.1°C / 75°F 17.6° / 33.7° 210.0
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.6° / 29.7° 218.0
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 28.4° 175.4
Aug 22.1°C / 72°F 16.9° / 28° 215.5
Sep 22°C / 72°F 16.9° / 28° 225.3
Oct 21.4°C / 70°F 15.4° / 27.5° 154.2
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 13.5° / 27.1° 79.4
Dec 19.3°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.9° 19.9
Asunción Mita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Guatemala avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Area188.9 sq mi (489.1 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates14.3337°N, 89.7109°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,222 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 131 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 111 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 134 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 111 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 139 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 146 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 124 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 134 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 83 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 42 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 142 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 144 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 118 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 93 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 129 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 102 km
May 12, 2021 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 130 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 141 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 96 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 128 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 1 214 km
2001 Iris Category 4 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 96 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 128 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 10 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 11 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 17 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 23 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 24 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 26 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 26 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 30 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 32 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 50 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 54 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 54 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 54 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 58 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 74 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Asunción Mita has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in December to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Asunción Mita

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tribu FM (SV) MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa Radio El Salvador (SV) banda, grupero MP3
Radio Salem 92.5 (SV) christian, educational MP3 80 kbps
Plenitud Radio (SV) MP3 64 kbps
Radio Supra 90.5 FM (SV) AAC
Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps

Farmers Markets in Asunción Mita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal de Jutiapa

Hotels in Asunción Mita

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Conacastes
Mountain view hotel

Restaurants in Asunción Mita

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Conacastes

Monuments in Asunción Mita

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mojón

Banks in Asunción Mita

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAM

Stadiums & Teams in Asunción Mita

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Airports Near Asunción Mita

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 About Guatemala

Capital Guatemala City
Population 17,247,807
Area 108,890 km²
GDP (USD) $104,368,755,055
GDP per capita $5,758
HDI 0.662
Life expectancy 72.6 years
Internet users 56.1%
Urban population 55.6%
Currency GTQ (Quetzal)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +502
TLD .gt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Guatemala

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
Jun 30 Army Day Army Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 20 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asunción Mita

What is the population of Asunción Mita?

Asunción Mita has a population of 48,297 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Asunción Mita?

Asunción Mita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches.

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