Rabinal, Guatemala
Full City Profile
15,157
Population
108/sq mi density
3,199 ft
Elevation
975 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Rabinal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 80.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,199 ft (975 m) |
| Area | 140.7 sq mi (364.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0853°N, 90.4926°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 77 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 80 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 104 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in |
Rabinal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (1.8").