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Nueva Concepción, Guatemala

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11,121 Population 39/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Nueva Concepción has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area286.0 sq mi (740.6 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates14.2000°N, 91.3000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.9"
173% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,465 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 68 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 110 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 138 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 64 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 103 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 135 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 27 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 94 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 85 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 99 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 114 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 128 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 83 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 42 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 67 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 60 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 12 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 96 km
Apr 15, 2016 110 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 146 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 200 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 51 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 68 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 47 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 55 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 57 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 67 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 68 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 70 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 78 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 96 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 98 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 131 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 135 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 142 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 153 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 155 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 17.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.7 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 17.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in

Nueva Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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