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Weather & Climate in Chisec, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chisec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 113 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 167.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 113 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 622.5 sq mi (1,612.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8131°N, 90.2890°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 96 km | 252 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 136 km | 272 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 149 km | 189 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 139 km | 197 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 99 km | 9 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 144 km | 42 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 5 km W of Comalapa, Guatemala | M5.2 | 137 km | 202 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 108 km | 40 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 61 km | 43 km |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala | M4.9 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Oct 2, 2009 | 1 km SSW of Patzún, Guatemala | M4.8 | 150 km | 169 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 68 km | 25 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 7 km NNW of Chiantla, Guatemala | M4.8 | 136 km | 223 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 |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 230 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 211 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 175 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 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 159 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 174 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 19.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 22.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 19.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 22.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 21.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in |
Chisec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 167.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (22.8") and April the driest (5.0").