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Weather & Climate in Patulul, Guatemala

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Patulul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 141.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area187.4 sq mi (485.4 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates14.4232°N, 91.1605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.9"
273% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 26.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,295 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 93 km 24 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 106 km 93 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 144 km 53 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 81 km 38 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 142 km 66 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 113 km 23 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 34 km 33 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 98 km 24 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 113 km 20 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 85 km 252 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 140 km 62 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 105 km 66 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 14 km 108 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 72 km 33 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 94 km 33 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 40 km 60 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 31 km 5 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 75 km 189 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 135 km 272 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 88 km 39 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 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 81 mph 220 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 75 mph 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 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 27 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 93 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 21 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 31 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 32 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 45 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 56 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 57 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 60 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 83 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 87 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 122 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 127 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 129 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 136 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 139 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in Warmest
May 78°F (25°C) 14.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 25.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 17.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 19.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 26.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 19.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in

Patulul has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 141.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (26.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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