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Ciudad Tecún Umán, Guatemala

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11,432 Population 161/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Ciudad Tecún Umán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area71.2 sq mi (184.3 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates14.6774°N, 92.1404°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.7"
157% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 19.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,968 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 81 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 55 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 150 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 29 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 35 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 64 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 34 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 79 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 61 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 44 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 141 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 8 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 132 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 144 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 47 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 108 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 89 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 124 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 96 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 248 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 287 km
1998 Lester Category 1 249 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 292 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 97 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 81 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 51 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 64 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 68 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 103 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 138 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 138 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 152 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 169 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 191 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 10.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 16.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 19.0 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in

Ciudad Tecún Umán has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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