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Weather & Climate in El Ixcán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Ixcán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 666.4 sq mi (1,725.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0875°N, 91.0931°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 143 km | 164 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 113 km | 252 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 109 km | 197 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 122 km | 181 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 147 km | 158 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 132 km | 161 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala | M5.5 | 129 km | 154 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 141 km | 216 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 129 km | 168 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 24 km | 9 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.3 | 114 km | 208 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Nahualá, Guatemala | M5.2 | 138 km | 158 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 5 km W of Comalapa, Guatemala | M5.2 | 150 km | 202 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 28 km | 40 km |
| Jan 22, 2009 | 2 km N of Ixchiguán, Guatemala | M5.1 | 134 km | 199 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 256 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 151 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 152 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 156 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 178 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 181 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 17.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in |
El Ixcán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.8") and February the driest (2.6").