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Puerto Barrios, Guatemala
Full City Profile
100,593
Population
111/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Puerto Barrios has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 154 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 909.3 sq mi (2,355.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7272°N, 88.5979°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 71 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in |
Puerto Barrios has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (3.4").