Sign In Register

Chahal, Guatemala

Full City Profile

7,465 Population 31/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Chahal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days146 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates15.7912°N, 89.6052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.8"
257% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 25.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 136 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 150 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 132 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 149 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 80 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 121 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 42 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 140 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 133 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 116 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 99 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 129 km
Jun 12, 2024 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala M4.9 141 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 126 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 107 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 67 km
Jan 4, 2018 11 km N of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M4.6 108 km
Nov 8, 2000 1 km ENE of El Jícaro, Guatemala M4.6 102 km
Aug 2, 2012 8 km WNW of Lucerna, Honduras M4.6 149 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 218 km
2020 Nana Category 1 179 km
2016 Earl Category 1 194 km
2010 Richard Category 2 184 km
2001 Iris Category 4 107 km
2000 Keith Category 4 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 107 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 138 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 153 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 155 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 156 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 165 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 170 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 170 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 184 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 186 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 190 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 192 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 193 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 196 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
April 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 18.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 25.4 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 19.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 18.5 in
October 78°F (25°C) 13.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in

Chahal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 135.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.4") and April the driest (3.7").

View full weather details →