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Weather & Climate in Jacaltenango, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jacaltenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,787 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,787 ft (1,459 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6666°N, 91.7118°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
740 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Sep 10, 1993 | 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M7.2 | 146 km | 34 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 85 km | 164 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 90 km | 93 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.9 | 132 km | 53 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.7 | 136 km | 66 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 150 km | 85 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 126 km | 66 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 136 km | 100 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 115 km | 252 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 110 km | 62 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 139 km | 108 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 146 km | 63 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 68 km | 197 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala | M6.0 | 110 km | 100 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 112 km | 93 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 13 km SW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico | M5.8 | 124 km | 76 km |
| Dec 5, 1996 | 2 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | M5.8 | 136 km | 91 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico | M5.8 | 111 km | 169 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 73 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 99 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 158 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in |
Jacaltenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and February the driest (0.7").