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Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Guatemala

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14,734 Population 119/sq mi density
7,556 ft Elevation 2,303 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,556 ft (2,303 m)
Area123.9 sq mi (320.8 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates14.7980°N, 91.3587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,037 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 107 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 139 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 119 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 71 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 127 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 149 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 118 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 49 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 145 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 114 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 126 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 85 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 69 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 141 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 118 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 36 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 119 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 72 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 102 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 265 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 276 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 21 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 107 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 17 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 21 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 28 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 62 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 63 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 76 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 89 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 94 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 116 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 125 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 157 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 160 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 162 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 169 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 14.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 9.6 in
August 59°F (15°C) 10.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 14.6 in Wettest
October 58°F (14°C) 9.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in

Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 55°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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