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Santa María Chiquimula, Guatemala
Full City Profile
6,980
Population
61/sq mi density
6,841 ft
Elevation
2,085 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Santa María Chiquimula 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 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,841 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 114.2 sq mi (295.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0299°N, 91.3292°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 | — | 43 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 131 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 33 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 39 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 76 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 85 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 139 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in |
Santa María Chiquimula has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in January to 65°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (0.9").