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Weather & Climate in Barillas, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barillas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 145.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,797 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,797 ft (1,462 m) |
| Area | 459.1 sq mi (1,189.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8036°N, 91.3158°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
421 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 124 km | 93 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 121 km | 164 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 95 km | 252 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 141 km | 108 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 74 km | 197 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala | M6.0 | 141 km | 100 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 116 km | 158 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 87 km | 181 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 94 km | 161 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala | M5.5 | 93 km | 154 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 92 km | 168 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 121 km | 216 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.3 | 75 km | 208 km |
| May 19, 2005 | 3 km S of Génova, Guatemala | M5.3 | 146 km | 75 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 16 km | 9 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 14 km | 40 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 3 | - | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 113 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 114 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 152 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 155 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 21.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 23.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 19.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 20.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 16.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in |
Barillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 145.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (23.9") and March the driest (3.9").