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Guatemala City, Guatemala
Full City Profile
994,938
Population
361,796/sq mi density
4,948 ft
Elevation
1,508 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Guatemala City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,948 ft (1,508 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 361,796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6407°N, 90.5133°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 78 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pacaya (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 30 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 42 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 44 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 55 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in |
Guatemala City has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (0.1").