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Weather & Climate in Santa Eulalia, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Eulalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,507 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,507 ft (2,593 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7306°N, 91.4585°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
540 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 | 109 km | 93 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 108 km | 164 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 99 km | 252 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 144 km | 66 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 135 km | 62 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 136 km | 108 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 66 km | 197 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala | M6.0 | 127 km | 100 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 140 km | 93 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 111 km | 158 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 147 km | 261 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 70 km | 181 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico | M5.8 | 138 km | 169 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 83 km | 161 km |
| Apr 18, 2010 | 18 km SW of Flores Costa Cuca, Guatemala | M5.6 | 147 km | 64 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala | M5.5 | 84 km | 154 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 5 km SE of Tinajas 1ra. Sección, Mexico | M5.5 | 147 km | 69 km |
| Jan 11, 2014 | 8 km SSW of Pajapita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 137 km | 78 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 3 | — | 300 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 | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 96 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 104 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 150 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 12.2 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 12.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in |
Santa Eulalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 54°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (1.7").