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Génova, Guatemala

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3,744 Population 93/sq mi density
1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Génova has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area40.3 sq mi (104.5 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates14.6222°N, 91.8358°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,798 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 71 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 88 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 68 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 37 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 137 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 95 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 67 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 48 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 65 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 31 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 71 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 123 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 120 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 141 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 76 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 75 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 129 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 92 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 71 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 278 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 266 km
1998 Lester Category 1 280 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 224 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 64 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 71 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 34 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 39 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 64 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 70 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 104 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 104 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 119 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 136 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 158 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 162 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 17.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.1 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in

Génova has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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