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San José La Arada, Guatemala

Full City Profile

2,361 Population 4,142/sq mi density
1,385 ft Elevation 422 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
San José La Arada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density4,142/sq mi
Coordinates14.7227°N, 89.5860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

572 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 136 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 128 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 138 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 38 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 98 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 133 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 134 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 135 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 135 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 145 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 125 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 139 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 126 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 132 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 147 km
Jun 18, 2018 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala M5.7 138 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 118 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 107 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 126 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 269 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 259 km
2001 Iris Category 4 190 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 185 136 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 85 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 13 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 20 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 35 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 42 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 47 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 52 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 53 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 64 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 69 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 75 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 95 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 95 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 95 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 97 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San José La Arada has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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