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Weather & Climate in Agua Blanca, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Agua Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m) |
| Area | 94.6 sq mi (245.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4981°N, 89.6496°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
921 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jun 13, 2007 | 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.7 | 148 km | 23 km |
| May 30, 2019 | 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador | M6.6 | 149 km | 58 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador | M6.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 116 km | 176 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 142 km | 252 km |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 1998 | 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 88 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 34 km | 272 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 115 km | 90 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 111 km | 59 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 122 km | 182 km |
| May 23, 1992 | 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M6.0 | 119 km | 75 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M6.0 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Dec 4, 1997 | 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.0 | 145 km | 81 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 113 km | 68 km |
| Nov 26, 2009 | 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.9 | 113 km | 57 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 100 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 112 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 109 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ipala (6 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 6 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 18 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 72 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Agua Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.0").