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Mataquescuintla, Guatemala
Full City Profile
7,539
Population
68/sq mi density
5,384 ft
Elevation
1,641 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Mataquescuintla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,384 ft (1,641 m) |
| Area | 111.0 sq mi (287.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5292°N, 90.1842°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 | — | 114 km |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 136 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 146 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Flores (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 48 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 48 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 75 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 75 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Mataquescuintla has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in December to 65°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (0.4").