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Weather & Climate in Esquipulas, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Esquipulas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Area | 286.6 sq mi (742.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5657°N, 89.3517°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
660 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 13, 2001 | 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador | M6.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 99 km | 176 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 120 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 63 km | 272 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 139 km | 59 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 147 km | 90 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 104 km | 182 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 142 km | 68 km |
| May 23, 1992 | 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M6.0 | 140 km | 75 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 126 km | 55 km |
| Nov 26, 2009 | 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.9 | 131 km | 57 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 115 km | 95 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 150 km | 108 km |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 133 km | 77 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.7 | 105 km | 133 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador | M5.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador | M5.7 | 143 km | 55 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 148 km | 125 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 |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 195 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 120 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 89 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ipala (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 85 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 93 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Esquipulas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in December to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.4").