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Patzité, Guatemala

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1,003 Population 20/sq mi density
7,569 ft Elevation 2,307 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Patzité experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,569 ft (2,307 m)
Area50.8 sq mi (131.6 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates14.9643°N, 91.2079°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,548 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 131 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 86 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 137 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 141 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 138 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 72 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 139 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 148 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 106 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 46 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 133 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 128 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 47 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 93 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 96 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 142 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 43 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 71 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 115 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 279 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 35 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 131 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 38 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 39 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 44 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 63 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 65 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 75 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 92 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 99 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 112 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 125 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 153 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 158 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 160 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 56°F (13°C) 11.6 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 8.5 in
August 55°F (13°C) 8.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 11.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 7.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in

Patzité has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 51°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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