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Weather & Climate in El Estor, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Estor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 916.6 sq mi (2,373.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5322°N, 89.3311°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 11, 1999 | 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M6.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 118 km | 272 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 128 km | 274 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 96 km | 42 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 135 km | 43 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala | M4.9 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 11 km SW of Monjas, Guatemala | M4.8 | 139 km | 248 km |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 6 km W of Asunción Mita, Guatemala | M4.8 | 141 km | 237 km |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 8 km W of Mataquescuintla, Guatemala | M4.7 | 150 km | 242 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 13 km NNE of Quesada, Guatemala | M4.7 | 146 km | 235 km |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 10 km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 11 km N of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M4.6 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Nov 8, 2000 | 1 km ENE of El Jícaro, Guatemala | M4.6 | 91 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 232 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 179 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 100 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 282 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 | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 20.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 16.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 15.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 5.4 in |
El Estor has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.1") and April the driest (2.8").