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Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala

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10,817 Population 114/sq mi density
2,303 ft Elevation 702 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Santa Catarina Mita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,303 ft (702 m)
Area94.6 sq mi (245.0 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates14.4513°N, 89.7429°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,040 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 137 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 147 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 123 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 121 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 144 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 136 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 127 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 138 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 78 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 136 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 30 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 104 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 128 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 100 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 135 km
May 12, 2021 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 141 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 112 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 148 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 102 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 134 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 1 225 km
2001 Iris Category 4 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 109 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 119 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Suchitan (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 7 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 8 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 16 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 17 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 19 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 31 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 35 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 37 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 46 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 47 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 61 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 63 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 68 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 68 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 72 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Santa Catarina Mita has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in December to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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