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Nebaj, Guatemala

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23,301 Population 56/sq mi density
6,263 ft Elevation 1,909 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Nebaj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,263 ft (1,909 m)
Area412.5 sq mi (1,068.5 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates15.4061°N, 91.1468°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.3"
103% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

732 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 108 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 120 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 137 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 50 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 147 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 96 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 126 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 86 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 143 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 119 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 39 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 120 km
Dec 5, 1996 2 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 71 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 100 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 138 km
Jun 18, 2018 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala M5.7 149 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 114 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 119 km
Aug 6, 2013 29 km WSW of Tiquisate, Guatemala M5.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Iris (2001).

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Iris Category 4 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 85 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 79 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 84 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 88 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 105 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 108 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 108 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 113 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 128 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 144 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 160 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 172 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 174 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 182 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 183 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 13.1 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 11.5 in
August 61°F (16°C) 10.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 12.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 8.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in

Nebaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 55°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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