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Sibilia, Guatemala

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1,180 Population 62/sq mi density
9,163 ft Elevation 2,793 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Sibilia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,163 ft (2,793 m)
Area19.0 sq mi (49.3 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates14.9939°N, 91.6237°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,953 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 116 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 114 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 141 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 95 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 43 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 128 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 96 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 71 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 112 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 110 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 89 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 69 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 72 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 88 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 137 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 149 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 79 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 97 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 70 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 278 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 295 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 269 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 56 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 116 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 25 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 27 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 54 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 63 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 97 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 99 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 112 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 129 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 151 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 161 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 191 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 196 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 56°F (14°C) 7.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 10.8 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 7.1 in
August 55°F (13°C) 8.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 10.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 6.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in

Sibilia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in January to 56°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.2").

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