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Zunil, Guatemala

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14,118 Population 420/sq mi density
6,844 ft Elevation 2,086 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Zunil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,844 ft (2,086 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates14.7846°N, 91.4835°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,167 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 99 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 125 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 105 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 58 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 131 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 135 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 105 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 46 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 103 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 150 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 71 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 113 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 81 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 147 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 105 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 125 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 45 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 56 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 71 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 268 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 265 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 30 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 99 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (4 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 4 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 8 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 37 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 73 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 74 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 78 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 87 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 105 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 127 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 135 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 169 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 171 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 175 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 181 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 14.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 9.6 in
August 59°F (15°C) 10.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 14.6 in Wettest
October 58°F (14°C) 9.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in

Zunil has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 55°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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