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Jutiapa, Guatemala

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145,880 Population 543/sq mi density
2,858 ft Elevation 871 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Jutiapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Area268.5 sq mi (695.3 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates14.2849°N, 89.8880°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,404 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 M6.8 133 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 113 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 123 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 136 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 121 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 126 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 135 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 104 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 115 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 138 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 125 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 40 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 66 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 142 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 76 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 82 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 111 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 133 km
May 12, 2021 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 118 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 90 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 1 203 km
2001 Iris Category 4 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 97 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 143 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santiago, Cerro (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 5 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 12 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 16 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 17 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 25 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 27 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 36 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 38 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 41 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 44 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 45 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 55 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 56 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 58 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 59 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
April 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 6.4 in
June 74°F (24°C) 11.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 11.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Jutiapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in December to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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