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Barberena, Guatemala

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47,093 Population 385/sq mi density
3,957 ft Elevation 1,206 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Barberena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,957 ft (1,206 m)
Area122.3 sq mi (316.7 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates14.3074°N, 90.3616°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,716 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 93 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 88 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 120 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 88 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 101 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 88 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 63 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 82 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 23 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 60 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 77 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 113 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 144 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 39 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 119 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 87 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 63 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 109 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 99 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 82 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 1 201 km
2001 Iris Category 4 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 102 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 129 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuilapa-Barbarena (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 5 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 18 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 27 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 40 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 42 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 45 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 52 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 53 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 59 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 59 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 64 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 71 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 75 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 77 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 74°F (23°C) 8.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 14.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 10.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 15.3 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 11.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Barberena has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in December to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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