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Lanquín, Guatemala

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2,006 Population 7/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Lanquín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 134 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 150.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area288.4 sq mi (747.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates15.5757°N, 89.9808°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 150.0"
295% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 103 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 104 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 149 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 132 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 144 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 148 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 144 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 126 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 36 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 106 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 136 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 85 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 87 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 146 km
Apr 4, 2009 4 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala M5.2 141 km
Jul 12, 2012 5 km W of Comalapa, Guatemala M5.2 138 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 132 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 69 km
Jun 9, 2000 1 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala M5.0 139 km
Aug 27, 2011 3 km ENE of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.0 150 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 1 260 km
2020 Nana Category 1 225 km
2016 Earl Category 1 233 km
2010 Richard Category 2 219 km
2001 Iris Category 4 154 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 95 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 120 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 128 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 133 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 133 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 139 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 141 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 146 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 148 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 149 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 153 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 155 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 156 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 164 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
May 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 19.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 26.2 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 19.8 in
September 76°F (25°C) 20.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 15.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 10.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in

Lanquín has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 150.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.2") and February the driest (4.7").

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