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Weather & Climate in Metapán, El Salvador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Metapán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 258.1 sq mi (668.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3333°N, 89.4500°W |
| Timezone | America/El_Salvador |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,079 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2019 | 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador | M6.6 | 127 km | 58 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 88 km | 176 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 110 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 62 km | 272 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 129 km | 90 km |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador | M6.1 | 144 km | 26 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 114 km | 59 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 94 km | 182 km |
| Feb 28, 2001 | 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | M6.1 | 135 km | 65 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 120 km | 68 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M6.0 | 145 km | 22 km |
| May 23, 1992 | 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M6.0 | 112 km | 75 km |
| Nov 26, 2009 | 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.9 | 104 km | 57 km |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador | M5.9 | 132 km | 43 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 100 km | 55 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 135 km | 108 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 87 km | 95 km |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 106 km | 77 km |
| Mar 29, 2001 | 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador | M5.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 223 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 | 93 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 116 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 8 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 57 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 69 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Metapán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.0").