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Weather & Climate in San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala

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

San Andrés Itzapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,043 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,043 ft (1,842 m)
Area33.3 sq mi (86.1 km²)
Population Density752/sq mi
Coordinates14.6222°N, 90.8431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,749 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 134 km 24 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 129 km 93 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 102 km 38 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 121 km 23 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 73 km 33 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 111 km 24 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 138 km 66 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 54 km 252 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 81 km 33 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 106 km 33 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 33 km 108 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 44 km 189 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 98 km 272 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 16 km 5 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 80 km 60 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 72 km 63 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 82 km 197 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 127 km 39 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 113 km 59 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 121 km 33 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 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 81 mph 237 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 289 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 43 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 134 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 14 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 17 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 21 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 37 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 37 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 58 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 70 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 75 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 78 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 98 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 104 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 104 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 110 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 117 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 62°F (17°C) 7.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 14.2 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 10.6 in
August 61°F (16°C) 10.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 13.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 8.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest

San Andrés Itzapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in December to 62°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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