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Ipala, Guatemala
Full City Profile
5,283
Population
51/sq mi density
2,697 ft
Elevation
822 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Ipala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,697 ft (822 m) |
| Area | 103.8 sq mi (268.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6199°N, 89.6194°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 125 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 96 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ipala (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 8 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 85 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Ipala has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in December to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.1").