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Santa Clara La Laguna, Guatemala

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5,306 Population 638/sq mi density
6,873 ft Elevation 2,095 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Santa Clara La Laguna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,873 ft (2,095 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density638/sq mi
Coordinates14.7151°N, 91.3036°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,098 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 M7.4 103 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 144 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 79 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 125 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 117 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 124 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 149 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 42 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 113 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 134 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 89 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 69 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 129 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 130 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 108 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 126 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 26 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 94 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 35 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 64 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 1 255 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 10 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 103 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 17 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 25 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 27 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 52 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 53 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 66 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 84 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 98 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 106 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 115 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 148 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 154 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 160 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 15.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 10.6 in
August 61°F (16°C) 10.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 15.4 in Wettest
October 60°F (15°C) 10.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in

Santa Clara La Laguna has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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