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Weather & Climate in Nentón, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nentón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,543 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,543 ft (775 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8011°N, 91.7542°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
635 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jul 7, 2014 | 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.9 | 142 km | 53 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 103 km | 93 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 75 km | 164 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.7 | 145 km | 66 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 130 km | 100 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 128 km | 252 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 147 km | 85 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 139 km | 66 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 118 km | 62 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 83 km | 197 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 112 km | 93 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala | M6.0 | 123 km | 100 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 46 km | 181 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico | M5.8 | 106 km | 169 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 147 km | 211 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 13 km SW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 76 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 130 km | 158 km |
| Dec 5, 1996 | 2 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 91 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 118 km | 261 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico | M5.6 | 126 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 234 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | LAGO DE ATITLAN | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 84 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 115 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 173 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 175 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 16.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Nentón has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (0.8").