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Extreme Heat Risk in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 4
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- 6 events on record in proximity
- History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Extreme Cold - Guatemala (2020-12-15)
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Guatemala City is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Guatemala City Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Guatemala City
Extreme Cold - Guatemala
December 10, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Cold - Sacatepéquez/Quetzaltenango/Guatemala, Guatemala
January 27, 2015 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Extreme Cold - Central Guatemala
December 16, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Cold - Guatemala
December 14, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Cold - Western Guatemala
January 5, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Guatemala City
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Guatemala City
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Guatemala City
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Guatemala City
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Guatemala City
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Guatemala City
Score: 5/10
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Score: 5/10
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