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Weather & Climate in Sacapulas, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sacapulas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,930 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,930 ft (1,198 m) |
| Area | 150.5 sq mi (389.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2880°N, 91.0891°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
858 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 107 km | 93 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 110 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 37 km | 252 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 134 km | 66 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 150 km | 62 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 83 km | 108 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 112 km | 189 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | M6.2 | 131 km | 60 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 144 km | 272 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 145 km | 90 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 109 km | 63 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 35 km | 197 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala | M6.0 | 117 km | 100 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala | M6.0 | 140 km | 100 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M5.9 | 143 km | 64 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 108 km | 181 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 59 km | 158 km |
| Dec 5, 1996 | 2 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | M5.8 | 146 km | 91 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 124 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 275 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 | - | 73 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 72 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 91 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 93 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 111 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 114 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 146 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 16.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 15.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 15.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in |
Sacapulas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (2.1").