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Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Full City Profile
141,567
Population
1,130/sq mi density
6,814 ft
Elevation
2,077 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Chichicastenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,814 ft (2,077 m) |
| Area | 125.3 sq mi (324.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9433°N, 91.1112°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 35 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 136 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 47 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 52 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 55 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 58 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 109 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 116 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 13.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in |
Chichicastenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 55°F in January to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 75.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (0.9").