All Countries
La Democracia, Guatemala
Full City Profile
13,400
Population
108/sq mi density
554 ft
Elevation
169 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
La Democracia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 109.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 123.9 sq mi (321.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2292°N, 90.9481°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 56 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 106 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 105 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuego (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 28 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 31 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 41 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 59 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 88 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 88 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 20.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 21.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in |
La Democracia has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 109.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (21.2") and January the driest (0.4").