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Monjas, Guatemala
Full City Profile
13,541
Population
189/sq mi density
3,166 ft
Elevation
965 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Monjas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,166 ft (965 m) |
| Area | 71.5 sq mi (185.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5031°N, 89.8725°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 | — | 148 km |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 119 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 123 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tahual (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 15 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 19 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 69 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 77 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Monjas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.2").