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Guanagazapa, Guatemala
Full City Profile
2,842
Population
10/sq mi density
1,096 ft
Elevation
334 meters
75°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Guanagazapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 282.9 sq mi (732.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2260°N, 90.6433°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 80 km |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 148 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 138 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 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: Pacaya (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 18 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 27 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 38 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 40 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 17.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Guanagazapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 86.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.4") and January the driest (0.2").