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Iztapa, Guatemala

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4,020 Population 26/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Iztapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area154.9 sq mi (401.1 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates13.9333°N, 90.7075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 128 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 37 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 43 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 96 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 35 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 131 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 29 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 83 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 8 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 67 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 133 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 85 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 78 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 115 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 18 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 137 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 43 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 96 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 47 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 159 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 98 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 139 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 128 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 137 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tecuamburro (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 41 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 51 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 55 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 59 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 63 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 66 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 66 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 88 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 92 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 100 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 101 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 103 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 108 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 113 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Iztapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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