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Villa Nueva, Guatemala

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618,397 Population 679,557/sq mi density
4,367 ft Elevation 1,331 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Villa Nueva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,367 ft (1,331 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density679,557/sq mi
Coordinates14.5251°N, 90.5854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,620 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 99 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 108 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 97 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 102 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 69 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 73 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 96 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 60 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 14 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 97 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 72 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 45 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 110 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 107 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 92 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 96 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 51 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 M6.0 109 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 80 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 1 225 km
2001 Iris Category 4 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 72 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 145 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pacaya (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 16 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 18 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 30 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 31 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 32 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 45 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 66 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 68 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 75 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 76 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 80 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 88 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 98 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 103 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 10.9 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in
August 67°F (19°C) 7.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.3 in
October 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in

Villa Nueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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