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Weather & Climate in San José La Arada, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José La Arada 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 1,385 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 | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7227°N, 89.5860°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
572 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 128 km | 176 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 138 km | 252 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 38 km | 272 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 98 km | 189 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 133 km | 90 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 134 km | 182 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 135 km | 59 km |
| Sep 12, 1993 | 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.0 | 135 km | 68 km |
| May 23, 1992 | 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M6.0 | 145 km | 75 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.9 | 125 km | 55 km |
| Nov 26, 2009 | 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.9 | 139 km | 57 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 126 km | 95 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 132 km | 108 km |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 147 km | 77 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 138 km | 99 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.7 | 107 km | 133 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 126 km | 125 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 79 km | 10 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 | 259 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 | 136 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 85 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 97 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 98 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 José La Arada 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").