Chisec, Guatemala
Full City Profile
17,018
Population
27/sq mi density
732 ft
Elevation
223 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Chisec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 167.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 622.5 sq mi (1,612.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8131°N, 90.2890°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 159 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 174 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 19.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 22.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 19.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 22.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 21.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in |
Chisec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 167.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (22.8") and April the driest (5.0").