Cuilapa, Guatemala
Full City Profile
41,359
Population
432/sq mi density
3,225 ft
Elevation
983 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Cuilapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,225 ft (983 m) |
| Area | 95.8 sq mi (248.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 432/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2754°N, 90.2987°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 110 km |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 122 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuilapa-Barbarena (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 18 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 35 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 66 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 67 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Cuilapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (0.2").