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Weather & Climate in Champerico, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Champerico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 171.6 sq mi (444.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2921°N, 91.9134°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,043 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Nov 7, 2012 | 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala | M7.4 | 34 km | 24 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M7.2 | 92 km | 34 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.9 | 76 km | 53 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 69 km | 93 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.8 | 90 km | 27 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.8 | 120 km | 38 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.7 | 72 km | 66 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.5 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala | M6.5 | 33 km | 20 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 41 km | 66 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | M6.4 | 61 km | 62 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 150 km | 252 km |
| May 10, 1998 | 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1992 | 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.3 | 111 km | 55 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 88 km | 108 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 95 km | 62 km |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | M6.2 | 58 km | 60 km |
| Jan 21, 2012 | 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico | M6.2 | 134 km | 45 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 |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 237 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 290 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 195 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 | — | 83 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 34 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 2 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 65 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 70 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 96 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 113 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 114 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 163 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Champerico has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (0.1").