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Sanarate, Guatemala

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15,843 Population 79/sq mi density
2,782 ft Elevation 848 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Sanarate has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Area200.0 sq mi (518.0 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates14.7883°N, 90.1988°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

903 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 145 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 M6.6 145 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 143 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 74 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 105 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 137 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 117 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 86 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 33 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 148 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 44 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 92 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 117 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 143 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 133 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 144 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 126 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 147 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 137 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 1 255 km
2001 Iris Category 4 225 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 113 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 132 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tahual (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 51 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 55 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 58 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 62 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 62 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 63 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 67 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 69 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 69 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 70 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 74 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 80 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 81 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 85 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 10.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 7.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 10.8 in
October 71°F (21°C) 5.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in

Sanarate has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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