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Chuarrancho, Guatemala

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7,149 Population 145/sq mi density
4,518 ft Elevation 1,377 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Chuarrancho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Area49.2 sq mi (127.4 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates14.8179°N, 90.5157°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 132 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 141 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 114 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 135 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 45 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 74 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 129 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 106 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 37 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 121 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 66 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 54 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 122 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 140 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 113 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 100 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 85 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 111 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 132 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 258 km
2001 Iris Category 4 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 80 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 46 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 49 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 52 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 55 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 56 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 75 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 76 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 79 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 80 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 88 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 92 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 98 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 100 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 100 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 11.5 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 8.5 in
August 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Chuarrancho has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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