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San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala
Full City Profile
3,588
Population
597/sq mi density
5,174 ft
Elevation
1,577 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
San Antonio Palopó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,174 ft (1,577 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6923°N, 91.1164°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 | — | 14 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 115 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 12 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 34 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 35 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 45 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 47 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 65 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 97 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 117 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 14.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 10.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in |
San Antonio Palopó has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.1") and January the driest (0.4").