2024-09-09 21:13:34
Below we share with you how it will be Weather in Guatemala from September 9 to 15, 2024. Rain is expected to continue through the afternoon and evening, with a decrease in several regions of the country towards the weekend, giving way to clearer skies and rising temperatures.
This is what the weather will be like in Guatemala from September 9 to 15, 2024
He National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology —Insivumeh— has issued its weather forecast for Guatemala for the week of September 9-15, 2024. During these days, meteorological conditions are influenced by atmospheric pressure and cyclonic activity in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
The week will begin with the influence of low atmospheric pressure, which will favor the entry of humidity from the Pacific Ocean and moderate winds from the south.
Insivumeh points out that, although Tropical Storm Francine, located in the Gulf of Mexico, will not directly affect Guatemala, it will keep the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) approaching the Pacific coast of Guatemala, which, together with daytime warming and the country’s orography, will cause, from the beginning to the middle of the week, the development of cloudiness with rain and electrical activity from early afternoon until night.
These precipitations could be moderate to heavy, accompanied by strong gusts of wind. A slight increase in atmospheric pressure is expected for the weekend, which will cause the winds to shift to a northerly direction. In addition, the rains could decrease in some regions of the country, which will cause an increase in temperature.
Forecast for September 9, 2024:
Rain forecast
Areas that could experience higher rainfall accumulations include the West, the Northern Transversal Strip, southern Petén, the valleys of the East and the southern to central regions of the country. An easterly wave is expected to cross the territory between Tuesday and Wednesday.
By the weekend, rainfall is expected to decrease in the north, the Caribbean, the Northern Transversal Strip and the northern area of Valles del Oriente, allowing for an increase in temperatures and mostly clear skies. However, precautions should be taken, as unstable conditions will continue to affect several areas.
Temperatures by region
- Central Plateau and Guatemala City:In the capital, maximum temperatures are expected to be between 26 °C and 28 °C, while in the Central and Western Altiplano the maximum temperatures will range between 24 °C and 29 °C.
- Pacific Regions: This is one of the areas where the warmest temperatures in the country will occur, with highs of 33°C to 35°C.
- Northern Region (Peten): Temperatures will reach between 35°C and 37°C, although a gradual decrease is expected.
- Alta Verapaz, Caribbean and Northern Transversal StripIn Alta Verapaz, highs will be between 27°C and 29°C, while in the Caribbean temperatures of 33°C to 35°C are expected. Here, too, temperatures will gradually decrease.
- Motagua Region and Eastern Valleys: This area will record the highest temperatures in the country, with maximums ranging from 36 °C to 38 °C.
Cyclone monitoring
Insivumeh is also monitoring the possible formation of a cyclone in the Pacific Ocean, where there is a medium probability of development in the coming days. In the Atlantic, two areas with a medium probability of cyclonic development are being monitored, and the tormenta tropical Francine in the Gulf of Mexico. It does not represent a threat to Guatemala, however, it maintains indirect influence and advances away from Guatemalan territory.
Areas of greatest impact
Insivumeh warns that the country’s soils are saturated due to recent rains. Therefore, there is a risk of landslides, river overflows, floods, mudslides, damage to the road network and lahars in the volcanic chain. The most vulnerable areas include the departments of:
- Guatemala
- Quiche
- Suchitepequez
- Saint Mark
- Chimaltenango
- Retalhuleu
- High Verapaz
- Escuintla
- Chiquimula
- Jutiapa
- Huehuetenango
- Solola
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