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Salamá, Guatemala
Full City Profile
65,275
Population
130/sq mi density
3,071 ft
Elevation
936 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Salamá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,071 ft (936 m) |
| Area | 501.9 sq mi (1,299.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1021°N, 90.3191°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 111 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 90 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 106 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in |
Salamá has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.1") and March the driest (1.7").