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Weather & Climate in San Juan Cotzal, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan Cotzal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,804 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,804 ft (1,769 m) |
| Area | 103.0 sq mi (266.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4337°N, 91.0348°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
625 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 120 km | 93 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 149 km | 66 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 44 km | 252 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 99 km | 108 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 147 km | 272 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 122 km | 189 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | M6.2 | 148 km | 60 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 126 km | 63 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 49 km | 197 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala | M6.0 | 131 km | 100 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 112 km | 181 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 76 km | 158 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 138 km | 108 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 149 km | 99 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 113 km | 125 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 25 km SSW of San Lorenzo, Guatemala | M5.6 | 143 km | 68 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 75 km | 161 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 |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 293 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 264 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 88 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 94 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 105 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 120 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 126 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 157 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in |
San Juan Cotzal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 55°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and February the driest (1.8").