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Weather & Climate in Lívingston, Guatemala

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lívingston has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 155 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days155 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area1,116.2 sq mi (2,891.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates15.8283°N, 88.7504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.0"
184% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 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 45 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 96 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 137 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 50 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 59 km 8 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 37 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 44 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 124 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 15 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 108 km 33 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 146 km 10 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 140 km 33 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 119 km 33 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 117 km 10 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 67 km 40 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 69 km 10 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 147 km 14 km
Aug 2, 2012 8 km WNW of Lucerna, Honduras M4.6 142 km 25 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 93 km 140 km
Oct 18, 1997 5 km NNE of El Corpus, Honduras M4.6 122 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 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 181 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 118 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 176 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 160 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 42 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 83 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 125 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 140 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 171 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 186 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 190 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 194 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 17.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 9.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in

Lívingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.8") and April the driest (3.0").

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