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Weather & Climate in Palencia, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,488 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,488 ft (1,368 m) |
| Area | 107.3 sq mi (278.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6672°N, 90.3572°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,182 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jun 22, 2017 | 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.8 | 125 km | 38 km |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.7 | 127 km | 23 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.5 | 124 km | 24 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 69 km | 252 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 86 km | 108 km |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.3 | 96 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 1998 | 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.3 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 23 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 46 km | 272 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | M6.2 | 126 km | 60 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 122 km | 197 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 124 km | 63 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 103 km | 59 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 73 km | 90 km |
| Sep 28, 1992 | 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.0 | 137 km | 67 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala | M6.0 | 104 km | 100 km |
| Dec 4, 1997 | 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.0 | 119 km | 81 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 | 241 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 95 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuilapa-Barbarena (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 41 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 57 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 59 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 60 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in |
Palencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.2").