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Weather & Climate in El Chal, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Chal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6426°N, 89.6529°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 112 km | 25 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize | M4.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 1999 | 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1995 | 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.5 | 98 km | 30 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 15 km N of Morales, Guatemala | M4.4 | 145 km | 8 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 91 km | 60 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 21 km S of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 118 km | 36 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 118 km | 31 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.4 | 106 km | 30 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 19 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 28 km WNW of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.3 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 119 km | 83 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 16 km WSW of Lanquín, Guatemala | M4.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 21 km ESE of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.3 | 135 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 145 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 116 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 97 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 262 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 113 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in |
El Chal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and April the driest (1.8").