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Sansare, Guatemala

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3,792 Population 19/sq mi density
2,615 ft Elevation 797 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Sansare 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 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Area200.0 sq mi (518.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates14.7457°N, 90.1162°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

887 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 147 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 143 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 84 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 113 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 118 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 137 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 23 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 94 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 47 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 93 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 114 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 141 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 143 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 108 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 136 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 141 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 130 km
Jan 23, 2001 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.9 118 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nana (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 300 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 251 km
2001 Iris Category 4 222 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 121 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 127 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tahual (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 42 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 51 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 53 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 53 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 55 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 57 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 59 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 62 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 66 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 73 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 74 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 80 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 81 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 86 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 87 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) 10.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 10.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in

Sansare has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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