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Río Blanco, Guatemala
Full City Profile
829
Population
44/sq mi density
8,615 ft
Elevation
2,626 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Río Blanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,615 ft (2,626 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0382°N, 91.6846°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 64 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 119 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 32 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 34 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 47 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 106 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 169 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Río Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 52°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.3").