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Sumpango, Guatemala

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28,488 Population 1,171/sq mi density
6,234 ft Elevation 1,900 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Sumpango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,234 ft (1,900 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²)
Population Density1,171/sq mi
Coordinates14.6462°N, 90.7343°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,622 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 M7.4 145 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 140 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 106 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 122 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 85 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 114 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 52 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 149 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 45 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 83 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 108 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 34 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 86 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 91 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 27 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 121 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 89 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 139 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 84 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 110 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 1 239 km
2001 Iris Category 4 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 54 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 145 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 133 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 20 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 22 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 25 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 33 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 49 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 50 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 65 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 86 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 88 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 89 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 93 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 97 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 100 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 106 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 11.8 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 8.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 8.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 10.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Sumpango has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").

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