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Weather & Climate in Morales, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 696.6 sq mi (1,804.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4723°N, 88.8407°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 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 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 149 km | 272 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 116 km | 42 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 54 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 73 km | 140 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras | M4.6 | 68 km | 40 km |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 10 km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 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 | 222 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 159 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 201 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 82 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 261 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 | - | 107 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in |
Morales has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.3") and April the driest (2.4").