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Weather & Climate in El Jícaro, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Jícaro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 61.9 sq mi (160.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9133°N, 89.8965°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
536 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 100 km | 252 km |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 140 km | 108 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 77 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 30 km | 272 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 138 km | 59 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 122 km | 90 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 134 km | 68 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 134 km | 55 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M5.9 | 148 km | 64 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 140 km | 158 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 147 km | 95 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 115 km | 108 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 102 km | 125 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 124 km | 99 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.7 | 120 km | 133 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 28 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M5.6 | 136 km | 71 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 |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 192 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 | — | 147 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 97 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 101 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in |
El Jícaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.2").