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Zapotitlán, Guatemala

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1,617 Population 75/sq mi density
2,867 ft Elevation 874 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Zapotitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates14.1392°N, 89.8263°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,532 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 M6.8 132 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 107 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 109 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 119 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 115 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 117 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 112 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 149 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 105 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 57 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 145 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 138 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 79 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 137 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 124 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 86 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 144 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 69 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 105 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 122 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 1 189 km
2001 Iris Category 4 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 79 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chingo (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 11 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 22 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 23 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 26 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 28 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 29 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 32 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 33 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 35 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 38 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 40 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 42 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 50 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 63 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 65 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 11.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.3 in
August 74°F (24°C) 9.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 11.9 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Zapotitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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