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Weather & Climate in Ipala, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ipala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°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 2,697 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,697 ft (822 m) |
| Area | 103.8 sq mi (268.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6199°N, 89.6194°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
718 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 123 km | 176 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 139 km | 252 km |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 34 km | 272 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 92 km | 189 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 123 km | 59 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 124 km | 90 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 129 km | 182 km |
| May 23, 1992 | 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M6.0 | 133 km | 75 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 124 km | 68 km |
| Nov 26, 2009 | 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.9 | 127 km | 57 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 114 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 136 km | 77 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 124 km | 108 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 114 km | 95 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 120 km | 125 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 130 km | 99 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 67 km | 10 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 | 281 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 202 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 | 125 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 96 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ipala (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 8 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 85 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Ipala has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in December to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.1").