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Weather & Climate in Chahal, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chahal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 237.6 sq mi (615.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7912°N, 89.6052°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 11, 1999 | 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M6.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 150 km | 252 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 132 km | 272 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 149 km | 274 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 121 km | 42 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 116 km | 43 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala | M4.9 | 141 km | 15 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 126 km | 25 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala | M4.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 11 km N of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M4.6 | 108 km | 40 km |
| Nov 8, 2000 | 1 km ENE of El Jícaro, Guatemala | M4.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 8 km WNW of Lucerna, Honduras | M4.6 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 218 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 179 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 194 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 184 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 107 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 278 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 | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 190 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 18.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 25.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 18.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in |
Chahal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 135.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.4") and April the driest (3.7").