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Weather & Climate in San Raimundo, Guatemala

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Raimundo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,184 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,184 ft (1,580 m)
Area61.8 sq mi (159.9 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates14.7646°N, 90.5949°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,284 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 123 km 38 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 135 km 23 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 104 km 33 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 128 km 24 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 44 km 252 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 122 km 33 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 98 km 33 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 64 km 108 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 44 km 5 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 73 km 272 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 110 km 60 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 34 km 189 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 103 km 63 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 78 km 90 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 134 km 33 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 94 km 197 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 118 km 59 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 144 km 67 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 130 km 33 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 96 km 100 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
2005 Adrian Category 1 81 mph 252 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 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 71 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 37 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 42 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 43 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 45 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 53 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 66 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 71 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 82 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 84 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 92 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 97 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 98 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 99 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 103 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 11.5 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 8.5 in
August 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in

San Raimundo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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