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Metapán, El Salvador
Full City Profile
19,143
Population
74/sq mi density
1,545 ft
Elevation
471 meters
76°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Metapán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 258.1 sq mi (668.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3333°N, 89.4500°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 93 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 116 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 8 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 57 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 69 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Metapán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.0").