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Weather & Climate in El Gancho, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Gancho has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 107.1 sq mi (277.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5623°N, 92.2568°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,065 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Nov 7, 2012 | 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala | M7.4 | 75 km | 24 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M7.2 | 45 km | 34 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.9 | 28 km | 53 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 47 km | 93 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.8 | 49 km | 27 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.7 | 25 km | 66 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala | M6.5 | 49 km | 20 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico | M6.4 | 141 km | 80 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 145 km | 85 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 15 km | 66 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.4 | 117 km | 18 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | M6.4 | 27 km | 62 km |
| May 30, 1992 | 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.3 | 74 km | 55 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 50 km | 62 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 120 km | 108 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2012 | 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico | M6.2 | 88 km | 45 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | M6.2 | 103 km | 60 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 110 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala | M6.1 | 130 km | 22 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 |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 187 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 110 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 75 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 65 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 84 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 149 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in |
El Gancho has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.0").