Comitancillo, Guatemala

Full City Profile

59,489 Population 888/sq mi density
7,451 ft Elevation 2,271 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Comitancillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation7,451 ft (2,271 m)
Area67.0 sq mi (173.6 km²)
Population Density888/sq mi
Coordinates15.0894°N, 91.7497°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,905 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 M7.4 124 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 105 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 34 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 124 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 87 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 121 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 88 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 85 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 116 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 101 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 106 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 67 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 146 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 76 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 89 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 96 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 137 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 111 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 40 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 261 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 267 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 - 73 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 124 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m - 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 39 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 41 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 43 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 80 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 115 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 116 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 129 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 146 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 168 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 7.7 in Warmest
June 57°F (14°C) 11.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 7.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 8.5 in
September 56°F (14°C) 11.8 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 7.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in

Comitancillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 52°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.3").

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