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Uspantán, Guatemala
Full City Profile
6,664
Population
12/sq mi density
6,024 ft
Elevation
1,836 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Uspantán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,024 ft (1,836 m) |
| Area | 542.7 sq mi (1,405.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3467°N, 90.8705°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 93 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 94 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 135 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 142 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 14.1 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
Uspantán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 57°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (2.4").