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Barillas, Guatemala

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14,100 Population 31/sq mi density
4,797 ft Elevation 1,462 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Barillas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 142 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 145.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,797 ft (1,462 m)
Area459.1 sq mi (1,189.1 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates15.8036°N, 91.3158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.7"
283% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 23.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

421 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 124 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 121 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 95 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 141 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 134 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 74 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 141 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 116 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 87 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 19 km
Sep 11, 2001 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala M5.6 94 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala M5.5 93 km
Jun 26, 2012 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala M5.4 92 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 121 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 136 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.3 75 km
May 19, 2005 3 km S of Génova, Guatemala M5.3 146 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 16 km
Jun 16, 2014 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.2 86 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 280 km
2010 Richard Category 1 287 km
2001 Iris Category 3 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 113 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 114 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 119 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 133 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 152 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 155 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 161 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 176 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 21.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 23.9 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 19.4 in
September 71°F (21°C) 20.7 in
October 69°F (21°C) 16.9 in
November 67°F (20°C) 9.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in

Barillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 145.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (23.9") and March the driest (3.9").

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