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Weather & Climate in Gualán, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gualán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 286.9 sq mi (743.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1195°N, 89.3572°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 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 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 138 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 81 km | 272 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala | M5.6 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala | M5.6 | 141 km | 9 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 86 km | 274 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 52 km | 42 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 133 km | 43 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 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 |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 277 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 218 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 252 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 139 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 | 36 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 | 70 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 144 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in |
Gualán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (0.8").