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Huehuetenango, Guatemala

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79,426 Population 749/sq mi density
6,257 ft Elevation 1,907 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Huehuetenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,257 ft (1,907 m)
Area106.1 sq mi (274.8 km²)
Population Density749/sq mi
Coordinates15.3210°N, 91.4700°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 143 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 126 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 74 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 127 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 127 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 105 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 146 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 75 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 106 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 111 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 93 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 91 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 131 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 143 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 22 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 133 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 105 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 134 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 88 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 79 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 59 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 63 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 72 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 84 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 111 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 114 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 123 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 140 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 159 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 173 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 195 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 12.8 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 8.3 in
August 65°F (18°C) 8.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 12.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 8.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in

Huehuetenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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