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Granados, Guatemala

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937 Population 19/sq mi density
3,340 ft Elevation 1,018 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Granados enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Area49.2 sq mi (127.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates14.9165°N, 90.5229°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.3"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

985 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 142 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 119 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 146 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 37 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 116 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 140 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 78 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 127 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 48 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 58 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 70 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 118 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 95 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 133 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 96 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 143 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 122 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 114 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 149 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 139 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 1 269 km
2001 Iris Category 4 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 56 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 60 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 60 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 63 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 67 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 79 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 86 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 86 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 89 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 96 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 98 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 104 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 105 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 106 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in
August 70°F (21°C) 10.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 13.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 8.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in

Granados has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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