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La Gomera, Guatemala

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24,001 Population 111/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
La Gomera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area216.5 sq mi (560.8 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates14.0821°N, 91.0538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.3"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 91 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 138 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 42 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 75 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 56 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 59 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 120 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 117 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 129 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 56 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 37 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 53 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 38 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 63 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 78 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 136 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 55 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 123 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 97 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 180 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 66 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 91 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 96 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuego (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 47 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 50 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 54 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 59 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 61 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 70 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 76 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 92 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 94 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 103 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 117 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 130 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 131 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 138 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 83°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 14.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 15.2 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

La Gomera has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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