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Villa Canales, Guatemala

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155,423 Population 1,072/sq mi density
3,996 ft Elevation 1,218 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Villa Canales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,996 ft (1,218 m)
Area145.0 sq mi (375.4 km²)
Population Density1,072/sq mi
Coordinates14.4829°N, 90.5343°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,631 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 97 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 104 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 102 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 99 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 75 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 70 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 66 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 93 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 8 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 100 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 67 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 52 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 117 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 101 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 47 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 86 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 102 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 95 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 76 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 108 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 1 221 km
2001 Iris Category 4 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 78 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pacaya (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 13 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 22 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 23 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 37 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 37 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 39 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 62 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 69 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 69 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 72 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 74 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 82 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 92 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 96 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 12.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 8.7 in
August 69°F (20°C) 8.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 12.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 6.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Villa Canales has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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