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Zaragoza, Guatemala

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24,022 Population 741/sq mi density
6,765 ft Elevation 2,062 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,765 ft (2,062 m)
Area32.4 sq mi (83.9 km²)
Population Density741/sq mi
Coordinates14.6497°N, 90.8903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,765 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 131 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 124 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 104 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 125 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 70 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 115 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 149 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 133 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 52 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 109 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 85 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 30 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 10 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 103 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 49 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 78 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 69 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 124 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 125 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 76 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 1 240 km
2001 Iris Category 4 291 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 38 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 131 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 17 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 20 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 26 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 32 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 43 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 64 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 70 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 72 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 76 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 104 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 109 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 110 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 116 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 123 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 62°F (17°C) 7.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 14.2 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 10.6 in
August 61°F (16°C) 10.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 13.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 8.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in December to 62°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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