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Weather & Climate in Palín, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,766 ft (1,148 m) |
| Area | 68.9 sq mi (178.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 956/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4036°N, 90.6966°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,836 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Nov 7, 2012 | 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala | M7.4 | 137 km | 24 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.8 | 82 km | 38 km |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.7 | 95 km | 23 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.5 | 87 km | 24 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 79 km | 252 km |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.3 | 57 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 51 km | 108 km |
| May 10, 1998 | 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.3 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | M6.2 | 81 km | 60 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 87 km | 272 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 27 km | 189 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 41 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala | M6.1 | 136 km | 39 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala | M6.1 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 83 km | 63 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 84 km | 59 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 110 km | 197 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 39 km | 90 km |
| Nov 9, 2002 | 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala | M6.0 | 91 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 | 212 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | - | 65 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 137 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 132 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 11 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 21 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 22 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 42 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 99 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 16.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 11.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Palín has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (0.2").