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El Tejar, Guatemala
Full City Profile
15,639
Population
353/sq mi density
5,794 ft
Elevation
1,766 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
El Tejar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,794 ft (1,766 m) |
| Area | 44.3 sq mi (114.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6468°N, 90.7912°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 48 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 140 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 19 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 22 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 36 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 69 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 80 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
El Tejar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").