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Chajul, Guatemala
Full City Profile
11,657
Population
43/sq mi density
6,519 ft
Elevation
1,987 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Chajul enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,519 ft (1,987 m) |
| Area | 272.5 sq mi (705.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4852°N, 91.0352°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 93 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 111 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 114 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 122 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 163 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in |
Chajul has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 55°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and February the driest (1.8").