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San Juan Bautista, Guatemala

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2,680 Population 14/sq mi density
928 ft Elevation 283 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Juan Bautista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area187.4 sq mi (485.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates14.4227°N, 91.1790°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.2"
256% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 24.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 91 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 142 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 104 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 82 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 114 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 140 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 32 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 99 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 111 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 138 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 103 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 86 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 149 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 73 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 14 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 95 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 32 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 137 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 77 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 220 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 26 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 91 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 21 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 33 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 34 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 47 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 55 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 55 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 62 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 85 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 88 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 124 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 127 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 129 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 138 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 141 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
March 80°F (26°C) 2.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 13.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 23.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 16.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 18.9 in
September 78°F (26°C) 24.0 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 20.8 in
November 78°F (25°C) 6.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in

San Juan Bautista has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (24.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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