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Weather & Climate in Santa Ana, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Ana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8058°N, 89.8271°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 103 km | 25 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1995 | 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.5 | 106 km | 30 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 118 km | 31 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 85 km | 60 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.4 | 94 km | 30 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 21 km S of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 119 km | 36 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.3 | 116 km | 43 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 19 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 16 km WSW of Lanquín, Guatemala | M4.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 105 km | 83 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 21 km ESE of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 95 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 28 km WNW of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.3 | 129 km | 35 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 74 km | 20 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 23 km NNE of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 75 km |
| Mar 31, 2003 | 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 163 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 119 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 94 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 245 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 138 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 223 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in |
Santa Ana has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and April the driest (1.9").