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Weather & Climate in Cahabón, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cahabón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 134.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 149 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 288.4 sq mi (747.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6066°N, 89.8117°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 120 km | 252 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 143 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 108 km | 272 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 128 km | 274 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 103 km | 42 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 87 km | 43 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 5 km ENE of Quesada, Guatemala | M4.9 | 149 km | 193 km |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala | M4.9 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 2017 | 3 km WSW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M4.8 | 147 km | 195 km |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 4 km N of San José Acatempa, Guatemala | M4.8 | 148 km | 196 km |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 6 km W of Asunción Mita, Guatemala | M4.8 | 141 km | 237 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 120 km | 25 km |
| Feb 16, 2017 | 2 km S of Petapa, Guatemala | M4.8 | 149 km | 202 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Villa Canales, Guatemala | M4.8 | 149 km | 188 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 209 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 222 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 210 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 136 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 168 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 18.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 24.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 19.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 19.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 13.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in |
Cahabón has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 134.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (24.9") and February the driest (3.6").