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Samayac, Guatemala

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8,994 Population 1,232/sq mi density
2,037 ft Elevation 621 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Samayac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 162 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 137.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density1,232/sq mi
Coordinates14.5808°N, 91.4614°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.4"
261% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 24.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,421 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 81 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 128 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 69 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 109 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 110 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 135 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 107 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 146 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 23 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 130 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 91 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 92 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 71 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 109 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 127 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 114 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 35 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 107 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 49 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 246 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 25 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 81 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 22 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 25 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 30 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 64 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 64 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 78 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 93 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 95 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 118 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 123 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 159 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 161 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 169 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 174 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
April 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in Warmest
May 76°F (25°C) 13.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 24.5 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 16.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 19.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 24.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 19.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in

Samayac has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 137.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (24.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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