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La Tinta, Guatemala

Alta Verapaz · Guatemala

La Tinta is a small town in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala with a population of 0. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

328 ft Elevation 100 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
77.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About La Tinta

La Tinta

La Tinta är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Alta Verapaz, i den centrala delen av landet, 100 km nordost om huvudstaden Guatemala City. La Tinta ligger 100 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 27 027.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain77.2 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates15.3167°, -89.8833°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceAlta Verapaz
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation77.2 inches (1,961 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Tinta

La Tinta is a small town in Guatemala (Alta Verapaz) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

La Tinta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above Guatemala avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area316.3 sq mi (819.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.3167°N, 89.8833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.2"
103% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

324 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 102 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 140 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 75 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 111 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 149 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 139 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 131 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 127 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala M5.6 131 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 136 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 96 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 29 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 75 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 92 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 144 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 141 km
Apr 4, 2009 4 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala M5.2 119 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 88 km
Jul 12, 2012 5 km W of Comalapa, Guatemala M5.2 130 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 279 km
2020 Nana Category 1 236 km
2016 Earl Category 1 254 km
2010 Richard Category 2 243 km
2001 Iris Category 4 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 65 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 90 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 99 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 102 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 103 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 110 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 113 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 123 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 124 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 129 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 132 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 134 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 140 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 141 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 17.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 22.5 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 17.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 18.1 in
October 76°F (25°C) 12.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in

La Tinta has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.5") and February the driest (3.3").

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Schools in La Tinta

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kantiha
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Banks in La Tinta

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAM
Banco de Antigua

Airports Near La Tinta

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Coban AirportCBVMedium Airport
Rubelsanto AirportRUVMedium Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Chisec AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Fray Bartolome AirportSmall Airport
Industria Chuquibul AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Tinta

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 About Guatemala

Capital Guatemala City
Population 17,247,807
Area 108,890 km²
GDP (USD) $104,368,755,055
GDP per capita $5,758
HDI 0.662
Life expectancy 72.6 years
Internet users 56.1%
Urban population 55.6%
Currency GTQ (Quetzal)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +502
TLD .gt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Guatemala

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
Jun 30 Army Day Army Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 20 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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What is the weather like in La Tinta?

La Tinta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.2 inches.

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