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Cobán, Guatemala
Full City Profile
212,047
Population
731,197/sq mi density
4,350 ft
Elevation
1,326 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Cobán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,350 ft (1,326 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 731,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4703°N, 90.3746°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 130 km |
| 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 (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 121 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 144 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 13.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in |
Cobán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 61°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (3.2").