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Pajapita, Guatemala
Full City Profile
8,164
Population
95/sq mi density
325 ft
Elevation
99 meters
82°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
Pajapita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 85.5 sq mi (221.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7215°N, 92.0352°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 86 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 83 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 46 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 52 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 56 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 127 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 16.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 14.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 19.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in |
Pajapita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.0") and January the driest (0.3").