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San Carlos Alzatate, Guatemala
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5,797 ft
Elevation
1,767 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
San Carlos Alzatate 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 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,797 ft (1,767 m) |
| Area | 111.0 sq mi (287.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4978°N, 90.0603°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 128 km |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 126 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 138 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tahual (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 19 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 53 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 60 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
San Carlos Alzatate has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (0.2").