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Santiago Chimaltenango, Guatemala
Full City Profile
3,020
Population
1/sq mi density
7,369 ft
Elevation
2,246 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Santiago Chimaltenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,369 ft (2,246 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4766°N, 91.6966°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 | — | 104 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 59 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 78 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 82 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 140 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 13.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in |
Santiago Chimaltenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (0.5").