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San Rafael Las Flores, Guatemala

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2,572 Population 23/sq mi density
4,354 ft Elevation 1,327 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
San Rafael Las Flores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Area111.0 sq mi (287.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates14.4760°N, 90.1786°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,345 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 120 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 113 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 140 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 114 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 97 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 91 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 104 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 108 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 136 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 89 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 31 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 33 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 83 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 139 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 66 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 111 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 149 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 107 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 136 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 108 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 1 220 km
2001 Iris Category 4 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 116 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 131 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 149 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Flores (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 27 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 29 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 30 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 37 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 43 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 44 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 47 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 50 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 54 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 60 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 61 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 63 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 75 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 75 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 76 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
April 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in
August 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 11.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San Rafael Las Flores has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in December to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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