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San Luis Jilotepeque, Guatemala

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24,679 Population 294/sq mi density
2,559 ft Elevation 780 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Luis Jilotepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Area83.9 sq mi (217.3 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates14.6472°N, 89.7246°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

737 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 M6.6 138 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 133 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 127 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 140 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 136 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 81 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 22 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 139 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 119 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 116 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 119 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 133 km
Jan 23, 2001 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.9 145 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 128 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 111 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 139 km
Jun 8, 2007 11 km SSE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.8 144 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 115 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 117 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 94 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 1 284 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 247 km
2001 Iris Category 4 205 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 185 130 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 101 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ipala (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 15 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 26 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 28 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 28 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 31 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 39 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 48 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 50 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 59 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 67 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 80 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 81 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 84 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 89 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 7.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San Luis Jilotepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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