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Taxisco, Guatemala
Full City Profile
6,518
Population
28/sq mi density
591 ft
Elevation
180 meters
78°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Taxisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 232.2 sq mi (601.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0672°N, 90.4679°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 | — | 105 km |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 122 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tecuamburro (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 12 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 38 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 63 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 65 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Taxisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.5") and January the driest (0.1").