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Cubulco, Guatemala

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10,681 Population 34/sq mi density
3,281 ft Elevation 1,000 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Cubulco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Area312.2 sq mi (808.6 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates15.1045°N, 90.6287°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.0"
126% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

817 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 150 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 122 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 19 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 135 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 83 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 71 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 135 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 91 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 64 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 121 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 116 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 81 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 144 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 128 km
Jan 23, 2001 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.9 125 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 97 km
Jun 8, 2007 11 km SSE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.8 142 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 71 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 73 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Richard (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Richard Category 2 297 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 290 km
2001 Iris Category 4 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 72 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 72 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 75 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 80 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 81 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 90 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 102 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 107 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 108 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 109 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 112 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 119 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 120 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 120 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
March 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 3.1 in
May 71°F (21°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 14.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 12.5 in
August 69°F (21°C) 11.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 14.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in

Cubulco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (1.9").

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