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San Martín Jilotepeque, Guatemala

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9,846 Population 57/sq mi density
5,876 ft Elevation 1,791 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
San Martín Jilotepeque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,876 ft (1,791 m)
Area173.7 sq mi (449.8 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates14.7801°N, 90.7926°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,496 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 M7.4 148 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 132 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 120 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 138 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 86 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 128 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 36 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 144 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 46 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 98 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 123 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 26 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 96 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 94 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 48 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 82 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 75 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 126 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 85 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 254 km
2001 Iris Category 4 274 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 50 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 148 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 32 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 35 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 35 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 47 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 49 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 66 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 78 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 81 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 82 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 101 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 104 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 111 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 112 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 117 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 8.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 8.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 11.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in

San Martín Jilotepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in January to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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