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San Manuel Chaparrón, Guatemala

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2,624 Population 28/sq mi density
3,031 ft Elevation 924 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Manuel Chaparrón 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

Elevation3,031 ft (924 m)
Area94.6 sq mi (245.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates14.5199°N, 89.7692°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

945 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 141 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 130 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 147 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 M6.4 129 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 148 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 141 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 128 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 22 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 75 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 132 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 104 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 105 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 139 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 134 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 137 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 118 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 105 km
May 12, 2021 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 147 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 113 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 1 298 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 232 km
2001 Iris Category 4 219 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 185 117 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 115 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suchitan (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 13 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 15 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 15 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 17 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 24 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 34 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 42 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 42 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 45 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 54 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 65 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 70 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 71 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 76 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 76 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 Manuel Chaparrón 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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