Hurricane Tracker Guatemala
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
RainViewer shows storm tracks on one map for Guatemala, its Caribbean coast, and its Pacific coast.
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
Current hurricanes near Guatemala
Guatemala has a short Caribbean coast in the east and a longer Pacific coast in the south-west. Mountains and volcanoes run through the centre of the country. This list names each active tropical storm or hurricane near Guatemala, with its category and status, and each storm links to its own tracker page.
No active tropical storm or hurricane is listed near Guatemala.
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How RainViewer shows storms
INSIVUMEH, the national weather and geophysics institute, issues national warnings and publishes the official weather warnings and storm information for Guatemala. The Storm Tracks layer on the RainViewer map shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer does not replace official warnings.
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When is hurricane season in Guatemala?
Guatemala has two hurricane seasons. The Atlantic season, for the Caribbean coast, runs from 1 June to 30 November. The eastern Pacific season, for the Pacific coast, runs from 15 May to 30 November, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A hurricane starts as a cluster of thunderstorms over warm ocean water. Warm, moist air rises from the sea surface. The air pressure near the surface drops, and more air flows in. The rotation of the Earth makes this air spin, anticlockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organise. A system with a closed circulation is called a tropical depression. It becomes a tropical storm when its winds strengthen, and the National Hurricane Center gives it a name. It becomes a hurricane when its winds reach hurricane strength.
Sea temperatures around Guatemala are highest in late summer. This is the time of the most storm activity. Early in the season, storms often form in the Gulf of Mexico or the western Caribbean Sea. Later in the season, storms often start as tropical waves that leave West Africa and cross the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic storms arrive from the Caribbean Sea. Pacific storms can approach the Pacific coast.
Storms in nearby regions
Looking for storms near Guatemala? See the hurricane trackers for Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, or open the tracker for all regions.
Hurricane categories at a glance
Tropical Depression (<39 mph)
Rain and gusty wind, no hurricane classification yet.
Tropical Storm (39-73 mph)
Heavy rain, coastal flooding, fallen branches.
Category 1 Hurricane (74-95 mph)
Roof and cladding damage, fallen trees, power cuts.
Category 2 Hurricane (96-110 mph)
Major roof damage, trees snapped, prolonged power cuts.
Category 3 Hurricane (111-129 mph)
Structural damage to homes, water and power loss for days.
Category 4 Hurricane (130-156 mph)
Severe structural damage, long-term power and water loss.
Category 5 Hurricane (157 mph or higher)
Total roof failure and wall collapse, area uninhabitable for weeks.
FAQ
Where can I see current hurricanes near Guatemala?
The hurricane tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near Guatemala, and the list under the map names each active storm near Guatemala. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near Guatemala are listed further down the page.
When is hurricane season in Guatemala, and which months are busiest?
Guatemala has an Atlantic season from 1 June to 30 November and an eastern Pacific season from 15 May to 30 November, according to the National Hurricane Center. In the Atlantic, most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October, and 10 September is the climatological peak. Atlantic storms arrive from the Caribbean Sea. Pacific storms can approach the Pacific coast.
Which official source issues hurricane warnings for Guatemala?
INSIVUMEH, the national weather and geophysics institute, issues national warnings and publishes the official weather warnings for Guatemala, and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) publishes forecasts and advisories for every active storm in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific basins. RainViewer shows storm tracks on a map and does not replace official warnings. The NHC is the source for official basin forecasts.
What does the forecast cone show on the Guatemala map?
The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the centre of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the centre, so areas outside the cone can still have storm effects. The cone is part of the Storm Tracks layer, together with the current position, the past path, and the forecast path.
Where can I see rain radar for Guatemala?
RainViewer shows rain radar for Guatemala, and the Guatemala weather radar page lists radar coverage and links to city radar pages. RainViewer updates radar every 5 minutes. Radar shows rain inside a storm. The Storm Tracks layer shows where the storm is moving.
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