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Weather & Climate in Quiringüicharo, Mexico

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

Quiringüicharo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area666.4 sq mi (1,725.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.4245°N, 90.7117°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.5"
209% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.74"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 147 km 252 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 78 km 10 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 138 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 78 km 9 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 65 km 10 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 83 km 40 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 124 km 33 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 122 km 43 km
Jan 11, 2013 4 km NW of San Juan Atitán, Guatemala M4.9 147 km 228 km
Jul 14, 2019 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala M4.8 85 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2006 7 km NNW of Chiantla, Guatemala M4.8 140 km 223 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 13 km 25 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 133 km 33 km
Jul 23, 2023 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico M4.7 70 km 10 km
May 19, 2014 0 km NNW of Aguacatán, Guatemala M4.7 136 km 33 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 119 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2007 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala M4.6 132 km 20 km
Jan 4, 2018 11 km N of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M4.6 104 km 40 km
Jul 18, 2021 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 100 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 103 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 92 mph 254 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 260 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 221 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 194 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 15.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
December 74°F (24°C) 6.1 in

Quiringüicharo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.7") and April the driest (2.9").

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