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Chicamán, Guatemala

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2,090 Population 4/sq mi density
4,797 ft Elevation 1,462 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Chicamán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 159 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 105.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,797 ft (1,462 m)
Area542.7 sq mi (1,405.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.3479°N, 90.7997°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.3"
177% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.51"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

636 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 139 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 130 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 27 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 97 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 102 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 122 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 148 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 81 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 66 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 129 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 144 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 149 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 147 km
Jan 23, 2001 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.9 148 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 77 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 124 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Jun 18, 2018 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala M5.7 135 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 101 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Richard (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Richard Category 2 285 km
2001 Iris Category 4 244 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 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 92 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 95 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 98 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 98 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 99 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 104 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 110 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 121 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 139 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 141 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 143 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 145 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 146 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 151 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 7.3 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 15.3 in
July 65°F (19°C) 15.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 13.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 14.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 12.1 in
November 62°F (17°C) 7.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in

Chicamán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 60°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 105.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.5") and March the driest (3.2").

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