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Chiantla, Guatemala
Full City Profile
8,465
Population
3/sq mi density
6,545 ft
Elevation
1,995 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Chiantla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,545 ft (1,995 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3548°N, 91.4581°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 82 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 62 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 74 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 114 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 175 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in |
Chiantla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 50°F in January to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.6").