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Esquipulas, Guatemala
Full City Profile
20,674
Population
72/sq mi density
3,087 ft
Elevation
941 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Esquipulas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Area | 286.6 sq mi (742.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5657°N, 89.3517°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 120 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 89 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ipala (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 85 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 93 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Esquipulas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.4").