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Poptún, Guatemala
Full City Profile
17,320
Population
26/sq mi density
1,749 ft
Elevation
533 meters
75°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Poptún has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Area | 672.3 sq mi (1,741.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.3311°N, 89.4169°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 18.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 24.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 19.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 16.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in |
Poptún has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (24.8") and April the driest (3.1").