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Santa Bárbara, Guatemala
Full City Profile
888
Population
8/sq mi density
7,989 ft
Elevation
2,435 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,989 ft (2,435 m) |
| Area | 106.1 sq mi (274.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3162°N, 91.6328°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 | — | 85 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 55 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 59 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 63 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 122 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 152 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.4").