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Weather & Climate in Zacapa, Guatemala
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zacapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 226.7 sq mi (587.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9687°N, 89.5273°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
379 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 147 km | 176 km |
| May 17, 2023 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | M6.4 | 138 km | 252 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 57 km | 272 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala | M6.2 | 114 km | 189 km |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala | M5.7 | 141 km | 125 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.7 | 135 km | 133 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala | M5.6 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala | M5.6 | 101 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 63 km | 274 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 30 km | 42 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala | M5.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 4 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 140 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 298 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 163 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 61 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Zacapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.2").