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Weather & Climate in Chuarrancho, Guatemala

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

Chuarrancho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Area49.2 sq mi (127.4 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates14.8179°N, 90.5157°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,113 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 M6.8 132 km 38 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 141 km 23 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 114 km 33 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 135 km 24 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 45 km 252 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 74 km 108 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 129 km 33 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 106 km 33 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 37 km 189 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 121 km 60 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 66 km 272 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 54 km 5 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 122 km 59 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 140 km 33 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 113 km 63 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 100 km 197 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 85 km 90 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 111 km 68 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 132 km 81 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 140 km 33 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 258 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 248 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 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 46 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 49 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 52 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 55 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 56 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 75 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 76 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 79 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 80 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 88 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 92 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 98 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 100 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 100 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 11.5 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 8.5 in
August 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Chuarrancho has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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