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Weather & Climate in San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 61.9 sq mi (160.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9249°N, 89.8743°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
518 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 | 102 km | 252 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 143 km | 108 km |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 80 km | 189 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 32 km | 272 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 125 km | 90 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 140 km | 59 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 136 km | 68 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 136 km | 55 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 117 km | 108 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 142 km | 158 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 148 km | 95 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 126 km | 99 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 105 km | 125 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.7 | 122 km | 133 km |
| Jul 13, 1999 | 34 km SW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M5.6 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 28 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M5.6 | 138 km | 71 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 |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 285 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 190 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 | — | 150 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 94 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 103 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in |
San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.2").