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Weather & Climate in La Libertad, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 2,684.9 sq mi (6,954.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7885°N, 90.1170°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 77 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 18, 1995 | 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.5 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 101 km | 31 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 13 km ESE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 63 km | 60 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.4 | 67 km | 30 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 21 km S of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 102 km | 36 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 16 km WSW of Lanquín, Guatemala | M4.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 28 km WNW of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.3 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 119 km | 95 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 43 km | 20 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.3 | 85 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 180 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 193 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 253 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 119 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 252 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 165 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in |
La Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and April the driest (2.1").