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Joyabaj, Guatemala
Full City Profile
13,164
Population
61/sq mi density
4,698 ft
Elevation
1,432 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Joyabaj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,698 ft (1,432 m) |
| Area | 217.1 sq mi (562.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9931°N, 90.8016°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 | — | 61 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 55 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 58 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 80 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 85 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 102 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 11.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 13.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in |
Joyabaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 64°F in January to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.3") and January the driest (0.9").