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Weather & Climate in Chiquimula, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiquimula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 195,623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8009°N, 89.5464°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
489 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 13, 2001 | 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador | M6.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 132 km | 176 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 139 km | 252 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 105 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 45 km | 272 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 144 km | 59 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 138 km | 182 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 141 km | 90 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 144 km | 68 km |
| Nov 26, 2009 | 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.9 | 148 km | 57 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 135 km | 55 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 135 km | 95 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 139 km | 108 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 146 km | 99 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.7 | 117 km | 133 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 132 km | 125 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala | M5.6 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 28 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M5.6 | 146 km | 71 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 |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 291 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 180 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 145 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 75 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 3 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Chiquimula has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").