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Weather & Climate in La Tinta, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Tinta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 316.3 sq mi (819.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3167°N, 89.8833°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
324 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 102 km | 252 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 75 km | 272 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 111 km | 189 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 149 km | 108 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 131 km | 125 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala | M5.6 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala | M5.6 | 136 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 96 km | 274 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 75 km | 42 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 5 km W of Comalapa, Guatemala | M5.2 | 130 km | 202 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala | M5.2 | 125 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 | 279 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 236 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 160 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 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 129 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 140 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 141 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 17.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 22.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 17.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 18.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in |
La Tinta has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.5") and February the driest (3.3").