Tactic, Guatemala
Full City Profile
8,999
Population
167/sq mi density
4,777 ft
Elevation
1,456 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Tactic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 93.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,777 ft (1,456 m) |
| Area | 53.8 sq mi (139.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3222°N, 90.3545°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 | - | 121 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 107 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 130 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 13.2 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in |
Tactic has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (2.7").