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Santa Bárbara, Guatemala
Full City Profile
17,172
Population
224/sq mi density
1,394 ft
Elevation
425 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Santa Bárbara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 76.8 sq mi (198.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4356°N, 91.2269°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 24 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 88 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 38 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 39 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 50 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 51 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 68 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 94 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 122 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 23.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 16.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 18.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 24.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 20.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in |
Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (24.0") and January the driest (0.8").