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Weather & Climate in Uspantán, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uspantán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,024 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,024 ft (1,836 m) |
| Area | 542.7 sq mi (1,405.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3467°N, 90.8705°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
663 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 | 132 km | 93 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.6 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 28 km | 252 km |
| May 3, 2009 | 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala | M6.3 | 94 km | 108 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 105 km | 189 km |
| Sep 18, 1991 | 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala | M6.2 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | M6.2 | 145 km | 60 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 128 km | 272 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 125 km | 63 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 59 km | 197 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | M6.1 | 145 km | 90 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala | M6.0 | 148 km | 100 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala | M6.0 | 140 km | 100 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | M5.9 | 148 km | 64 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 181 km |
| Dec 12, 1999 | 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala | M5.8 | 73 km | 158 km |
| Aug 22, 1993 | Guatemala | M5.8 | 125 km | 108 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 136 km | 99 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 100 km | 125 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 |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 251 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 | - | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 93 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 94 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 135 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 142 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 14.1 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 11.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
Uspantán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 57°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (2.4").