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Weather & Climate in San Juan Ixcoy, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan Ixcoy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,169 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,169 ft (2,185 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6002°N, 91.4464°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
657 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 | 98 km | 93 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 114 km | 164 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.9 | 146 km | 53 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.7 | 149 km | 66 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 88 km | 252 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 132 km | 66 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 122 km | 108 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 128 km | 62 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 136 km | 63 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 51 km | 197 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 138 km | 93 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala | M6.0 | 115 km | 100 km |
| Dec 5, 1996 | 2 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | M5.8 | 143 km | 91 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 97 km | 158 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico | M5.8 | 140 km | 169 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 13 km SW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico | M5.8 | 144 km | 76 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 68 km | 181 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 148 km | 125 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 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 | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 88 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 90 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 94 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 137 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 139 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in |
San Juan Ixcoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 50°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (0.9").