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Weather & Climate in Chiantla, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiantla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,545 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,545 ft (1,995 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3548°N, 91.4581°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,063 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Sep 10, 1993 | 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M7.2 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.9 | 129 km | 53 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 126 km | 164 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 77 km | 93 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.7 | 131 km | 66 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | M6.4 | 149 km | 62 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 75 km | 252 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 110 km | 66 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 96 km | 108 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 114 km | 62 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | M6.2 | 134 km | 60 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 144 km | 189 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 25 km | 197 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala | M6.1 | 137 km | 39 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 108 km | 63 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala | M6.0 | 92 km | 100 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 135 km | 93 km |
| Dec 5, 1996 | 2 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | M5.8 | 121 km | 91 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | - | 82 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 62 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 74 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 114 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 175 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in |
Chiantla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 50°F in January to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.6").