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Weather & Climate in San Andrés, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Andrés has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 2,828.7 sq mi (7,326.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9686°N, 89.9118°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 107 km | 25 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1995 | 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.5 | 120 km | 30 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 129 km | 31 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.4 | 96 km | 30 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 21 km S of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 130 km | 36 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 92 km | 60 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 132 km | 95 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.3 | 110 km | 43 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 19 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 104 km | 83 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 21 km ESE of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 28 km WNW of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.3 | 140 km | 35 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 70 km | 20 km |
| Mar 31, 2003 | 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.2 | 130 km | 65 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.2 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 23 km NNE of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.2 | 96 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 151 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 173 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 118 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 90 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 228 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 155 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 223 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in |
San Andrés has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (1.6").