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Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala

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8,113 Population 63/sq mi density
2,188 ft Elevation 667 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Nuevo Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Area129.5 sq mi (335.5 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates14.7917°N, 91.9195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.9"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 26.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,696 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 89 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 79 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 16 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 59 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 144 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 90 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 59 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 67 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 78 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 71 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 125 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 30 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 116 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 88 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 60 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 91 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 117 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 102 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 64 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 260 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 287 km
1998 Lester Category 1 275 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 230 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 75 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 89 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 40 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 43 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 43 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 81 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 117 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 117 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 132 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 149 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 171 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 24.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 18.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 21.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 26.1 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 21.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in

Nuevo Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 146.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (26.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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