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San Francisco, Guatemala

Full City Profile

3,954 Population 11/sq mi density
715 ft Elevation 218 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates16.7978°N, 89.9351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.6"
125% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 18, 2022.

Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 138 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 93 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 76 km
Dec 18, 1995 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.5 101 km
Dec 31, 1995 19 km SSW of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 111 km
Jul 1, 2008 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.4 84 km
Dec 22, 1995 21 km S of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 112 km
May 13, 2005 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 76 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 137 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Mar 9, 2011 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 136 km
May 2, 2007 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.3 105 km
Mar 23, 2022 19 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 100 km
Sep 10, 2001 21 km ESE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 120 km
Mar 5, 2007 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 94 km
Jan 9, 1996 16 km WSW of Lanquín, Guatemala M4.3 147 km
Jul 31, 2006 28 km WNW of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 122 km
May 31, 2008 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 63 km
Mar 31, 2003 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 162 km
2020 Nana Category 1 174 km
2016 Earl Category 1 129 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 244 km
2010 Richard Category 2 103 km
2007 Dean Category 5 247 km
2001 Iris Category 4 148 km
2000 Keith Category 4 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 11.8 in
August 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in

San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and April the driest (1.9").

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