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Chiquimula, Guatemala
Full City Profile
111,505
Population
195,623/sq mi density
1,312 ft
Elevation
400 meters
75°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Chiquimula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 195,623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8009°N, 89.5464°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 145 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 75 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 3 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Chiquimula has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").