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Palín, Guatemala
Full City Profile
65,873
Population
956/sq mi density
3,766 ft
Elevation
1,148 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Palín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,766 ft (1,148 m) |
| Area | 68.9 sq mi (178.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 956/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4036°N, 90.6966°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 65 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 137 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 132 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 11 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 21 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 22 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 42 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 99 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 16.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 11.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Palín has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (0.2").