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Weather & Climate in Totonicapán, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Totonicapán experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,199 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,199 ft (2,499 m) |
| Area | 108.6 sq mi (281.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9119°N, 91.3605°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,803 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Nov 7, 2012 | 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala | M7.4 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M7.2 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.9 | 120 km | 53 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 70 km | 93 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.8 | 139 km | 38 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.7 | 120 km | 66 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala | M6.5 | 123 km | 20 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 64 km | 252 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | M6.4 | 130 km | 62 km |
| Sep 7, 2013 | 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico | M6.4 | 89 km | 66 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 47 km | 108 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 117 km | 62 km |
| Jun 6, 1999 | 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M6.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | M6.2 | 85 km | 60 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 108 km | 189 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala | M6.1 | 100 km | 39 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 60 km | 63 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 124 km | 90 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 32 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 118 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 21 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 27 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 69 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 84 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 133 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in |
Totonicapán has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 52°F in January to 57°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.2").