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San Rafael Petzal, Guatemala
Full City Profile
1,525
Population
14/sq mi density
5,702 ft
Elevation
1,738 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
San Rafael Petzal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,702 ft (1,738 m) |
| Area | 106.1 sq mi (274.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4049°N, 91.6645°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 96 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 57 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 69 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 73 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 131 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in |
San Rafael Petzal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 53°F in January to 59°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (0.5").