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Weather & Climate in Chinautla, Guatemala

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

Chinautla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,944 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,944 ft (1,202 m)
Area34.5 sq mi (89.3 km²)
Population Density3,044/sq mi
Coordinates14.7029°N, 90.4998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,269 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 M6.8 121 km 38 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 128 km 23 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 111 km 33 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 123 km 24 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 56 km 252 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 94 km 33 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 71 km 108 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 117 km 33 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 24 km 189 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 115 km 60 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 62 km 272 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 53 km 5 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 127 km 33 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 109 km 59 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 110 km 63 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 107 km 197 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 72 km 90 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 130 km 33 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 138 km 67 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 96 km 100 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 245 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 255 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 80 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 37 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 37 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 43 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 46 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 48 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 62 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 70 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 71 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 75 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 80 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 85 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 86 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 94 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 95 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 11.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in
August 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 11.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
November 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in

Chinautla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").

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