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Fraijanes, Guatemala

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58,922 Population 1,081/sq mi density
5,384 ft Elevation 1,641 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Fraijanes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,384 ft (1,641 m)
Area54.5 sq mi (141.1 km²)
Population Density1,081/sq mi
Coordinates14.4653°N, 90.4408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.6"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,560 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 101 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 103 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 112 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 100 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 81 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 76 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 94 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 72 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 62 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 3 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 109 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 58 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 82 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 49 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 111 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 126 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 102 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 114 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 95 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 219 km
2001 Iris Category 4 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 88 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 148 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuilapa-Barbarena (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 16 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 20 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 33 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 35 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 47 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 47 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 51 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 58 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 61 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 63 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 72 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 82 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 82 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 86 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 70°F (21°C) 7.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 11.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in
August 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 12.2 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Fraijanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in December to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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