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Weather & Climate in Casillas, Guatemala

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Casillas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,540 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Area109.6 sq mi (283.8 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates14.4192°N, 90.2433°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,482 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 111 km 38 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 104 km 23 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 133 km 33 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 105 km 24 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 97 km 252 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 81 km 33 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 98 km 108 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 99 km 33 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 84 km 5 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 25 km 189 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 42 km 272 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 128 km 60 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 56 km 90 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 147 km 197 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 132 km 63 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 103 km 33 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 76 km 59 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 115 km 67 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 99 km 100 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 98 km 81 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 81 mph 214 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 110 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 130 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuilapa-Barbarena (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 20 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 30 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 34 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 37 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 39 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 41 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 46 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 50 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 54 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 61 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 65 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 68 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 69 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 69 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 77 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
April 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in
August 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 11.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Casillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in December to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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