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Ixtahuacán, Guatemala
Full City Profile
3,708
Population
38/sq mi density
5,279 ft
Elevation
1,609 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Ixtahuacán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,279 ft (1,609 m) |
| Area | 98.0 sq mi (253.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4169°N, 91.7693°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 | — | 103 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 48 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 74 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 140 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 13.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in |
Ixtahuacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (0.5").