Olopa, Guatemala
Full City Profile
1,690
Population
6/sq mi density
4,259 ft
Elevation
1,298 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Olopa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,259 ft (1,298 m) |
| Area | 286.6 sq mi (742.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6923°N, 89.3500°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
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 | 134 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 75 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 98 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Olopa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.4").