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San Diego, Guatemala

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557 Population 8/sq mi density
2,175 ft Elevation 663 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Diego has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,175 ft (663 m)
Area66.1 sq mi (171.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.7898°N, 89.7764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

605 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 148 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 116 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 150 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 146 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 131 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 23 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 81 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 121 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 130 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 128 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 148 km
Jan 23, 2001 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.9 149 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 143 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 124 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 133 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 117 km
Jun 18, 2018 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala M5.7 125 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 101 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 109 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nana (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 274 km
2010 Richard Category 2 297 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 261 km
2001 Iris Category 4 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 147 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 94 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 25 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 31 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 42 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 42 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 43 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 52 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 58 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 66 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 75 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 83 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 84 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 91 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 98 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 100 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.5 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.7 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in

San Diego has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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