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El Estor, Guatemala

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20,489 Population 22/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
El Estor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 164 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area916.6 sq mi (2,373.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates15.5322°N, 89.3311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.9"
192% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 111 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 118 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 128 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 92 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 96 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 107 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 29 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 62 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 135 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 105 km
Jun 12, 2024 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala M4.9 144 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 84 km
Jun 22, 2013 11 km SW of Monjas, Guatemala M4.8 139 km
Aug 13, 2023 6 km W of Asunción Mita, Guatemala M4.8 141 km
Feb 21, 2024 8 km W of Mataquescuintla, Guatemala M4.7 150 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 82 km
Jan 2, 2004 13 km NNE of Quesada, Guatemala M4.7 146 km
Jan 31, 2015 10 km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras M4.6 114 km
Jan 4, 2018 11 km N of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M4.6 133 km
Nov 8, 2000 1 km ENE of El Jícaro, Guatemala M4.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 232 km
2020 Nana Category 1 179 km
2016 Earl Category 1 213 km
2010 Richard Category 2 208 km
2001 Iris Category 4 100 km
2000 Keith Category 4 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 82 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 114 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 129 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 135 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 137 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 141 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 146 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 154 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 157 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 163 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 168 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 176 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 183 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 186 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 15.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 20.1 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 16.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 15.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in
December 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in

El Estor has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.1") and April the driest (2.8").

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