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Jerez, Guatemala

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4,421 Population 204/sq mi density
2,231 ft Elevation 680 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Jerez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates14.0908°N, 89.7511°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,539 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 138 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 111 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 110 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 99 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 105 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 122 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 117 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 112 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 136 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 135 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 89 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 147 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 65 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 109 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 113 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 72 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 93 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 118 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 134 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 187 km
2001 Iris Category 4 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 71 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chingo (4 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 4 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 14 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 23 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 30 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 30 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 33 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 35 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 35 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 36 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 37 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 38 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 41 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 53 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 63 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 11.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.3 in
August 74°F (24°C) 9.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 11.9 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Jerez has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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