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San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

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9,681 Population 438/sq mi density
5,217 ft Elevation 1,590 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
San Pedro La Laguna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,217 ft (1,590 m)
Area22.1 sq mi (57.2 km²)
Population Density438/sq mi
Coordinates14.6930°N, 91.2720°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,106 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 M7.4 103 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 148 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 83 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 128 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 113 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 127 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 145 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 42 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 130 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 115 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 92 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 131 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 68 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 130 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 104 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 21 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 127 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 90 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 62 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 31 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 1 252 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 277 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 6 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 103 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 13 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 29 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 31 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 48 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 49 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 62 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 80 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 102 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 102 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 111 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 144 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 146 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 151 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 156 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 15.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 10.6 in
August 61°F (16°C) 10.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 15.4 in Wettest
October 60°F (15°C) 10.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in

San Pedro La Laguna has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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