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San Juan Atitán, Guatemala

Full City Profile

1,910 Population 1/sq mi density
8,281 ft Elevation 2,524 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
San Juan Atitán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,281 ft (2,524 m)
Area2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.4289°N, 91.6240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,028 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 135 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 71 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 107 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 119 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 122 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 118 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 95 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 106 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 143 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 101 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 111 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 111 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 145 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 118 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 41 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 139 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 89 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 117 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 88 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 96 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 62 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 71 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 75 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 102 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 131 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 133 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 143 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 160 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 180 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 58°F (15°C) 7.3 in
August 58°F (15°C) 7.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 10.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in

San Juan Atitán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 53°F in January to 59°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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