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Weather & Climate in Sayaxché, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sayaxché has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 1,384.8 sq mi (3,586.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5245°N, 90.1880°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 136 km | 40 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M5.1 | 138 km | 43 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 54 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala | M4.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 11 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M4.6 | 137 km | 50 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 11 km N of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala | M4.6 | 121 km | 40 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 9 km NE of San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala | M4.5 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 11 km SSE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1995 | 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala | M4.5 | 67 km | 30 km |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 15 km NE of Chajul, Guatemala | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 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 | 201 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 168 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 143 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 282 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 163 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 132 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 14.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 14.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in |
Sayaxché has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 106.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.1") and April the driest (2.5").