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Weather & Climate in Purulhá, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Purulhá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,118 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,118 ft (1,560 m) |
| Area | 247.1 sq mi (640.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2357°N, 90.2357°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
464 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 63 km | 252 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 124 km | 108 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 87 km | 189 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 73 km | 272 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 137 km | 90 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 123 km | 197 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 115 km | 158 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 122 km | 108 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 133 km | 99 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 101 km | 125 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 146 km | 161 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala | M5.6 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala | M5.6 | 135 km | 12 km |
| Jul 23, 2007 | 9 km NE of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | M5.5 | 122 km | 113 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 100 km | 274 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala | M5.5 | 134 km | 154 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 196 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 | — | 126 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 107 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 122 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in |
Purulhá has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.5") and March the driest (2.4").