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Jacaltenango, Guatemala
Full City Profile
37,171
Population
12/sq mi density
4,787 ft
Elevation
1,459 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Jacaltenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,787 ft (1,459 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6666°N, 91.7118°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 73 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 99 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 158 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in |
Jacaltenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and February the driest (0.7").