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Weather & Climate in San Jacinto, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Jacinto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 103.8 sq mi (268.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6769°N, 89.5027°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
585 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 13, 2001 | 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador | M6.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 119 km | 176 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 148 km | 252 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 46 km | 272 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 106 km | 189 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 136 km | 59 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 124 km | 182 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 138 km | 90 km |
| May 23, 1992 | 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M6.0 | 144 km | 75 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 138 km | 68 km |
| Nov 26, 2009 | 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.9 | 137 km | 57 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 125 km | 55 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 138 km | 108 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 122 km | 95 km |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 143 km | 77 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 144 km | 99 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 134 km | 125 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 269 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 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: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 131 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 84 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 18 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 93 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
San Jacinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").