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Raxruhá, Guatemala

Alta Verapaz · Guatemala

Raxruhá is a small town in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala with a population of 0. Elevation: 472 ft (144 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

472 ft Elevation 144 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
126.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain126.9 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Coordinates15.8659°, -90.0406°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceAlta Verapaz
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation126.9 inches (3,224 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Raxruhá

Raxruhá is a small town in Guatemala (Alta Verapaz) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet (144 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Raxruhá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 126.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Guatemala avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area622.5 sq mi (1,612.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.8659°N, 90.0406°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.9"
234% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Oct 11, 2024.

May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 118 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 136 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 131 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 64 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 138 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 125 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 89 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 97 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 134 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 145 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 82 km
Jun 12, 2024 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala M4.9 124 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 82 km
Jul 14, 2019 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala M4.8 107 km
Sep 22, 1996 4 km ESE of Chinique, Guatemala M4.7 138 km
Jul 23, 2023 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico M4.7 129 km
May 19, 2014 0 km NNW of Aguacatán, Guatemala M4.7 148 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 52 km
Nov 8, 2000 1 km ENE of El Jícaro, Guatemala M4.6 107 km
Jul 18, 2021 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 238 km
2020 Nana Category 1 213 km
2016 Earl Category 1 209 km
2010 Richard Category 2 193 km
2001 Iris Category 4 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 127 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 153 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 160 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 165 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 165 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 172 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 173 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 173 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 175 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 176 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 176 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 179 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 186 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 187 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
February 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 17.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 22.5 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 17.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 18.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 14.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 10.1 in
December 71°F (21°C) 6.4 in Coldest

Raxruhá has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 136.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.5") and April the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Raxruhá

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Inebco Raxruhá
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Radio Stations near Raxruhá

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Estéreo Gerardi 107.9 FM cristiana, educational AAC 64 kbps

Hotels in Raxruhá

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Candelaria Lodge
Hotel Cancuen

Bus Stations in Raxruhá

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de buses de Raxruhá

Gas Stations in Raxruhá

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Geminis
GT #4022172289

Banks in Raxruhá

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Antigua
Banrural sucursal Raxruhá

Airports Near Raxruhá

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coban AirportCBVMedium Airport
Rubelsanto AirportRUVMedium Airport
Chisec AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Fray Bartolome AirportSmall Airport
Industria Chuquibul AirportSmall Airport
Playa Grande AirportPKJSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
Sayaxché AirportSmall Airport
Tikindustrias AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raxruhá

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de Raxruhá

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 About Guatemala

Capital Guatemala City
Population 17,247,807
Area 108,890 km²
GDP (USD) $104,368,755,055
GDP per capita $5,758
HDI 0.662
Life expectancy 72.6 years
Internet users 56.1%
Urban population 55.6%
Currency GTQ (Quetzal)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +502
TLD .gt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Guatemala

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
Jun 30 Army Day Army Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 20 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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What is the weather like in Raxruhá?

Raxruhá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.9 inches.

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