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Cubulco, Guatemala

Baja Verapaz · Guatemala

Cubulco is a small city in Baja Verapaz, Guatemala with a population of 10,681. Elevation: 3,281 ft (1,000 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

10,681 Population 34/sq mi density
3,281 ft Elevation 1,000 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
86.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Cubulco

Cubulco is a small town, with a population of 10,681, located in the Guatemalan department of Baja Verapaz, at 15°6′30″N 90°37′50″W. It serves as the administrative seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. The municipality covers an area of 711 km² and has a population of 54,869 (2018).

People

Population10,681
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain86.0 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Population10,681
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Coordinates15.1045°, -90.6287°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceBaja Verapaz
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation86.0 inches (2,184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cubulco

Cubulco is a small city in Guatemala (Baja Verapaz) with a population of 10,681. The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Cubulco

Cubulco has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Apr (21.4°C), the coldest is Dec (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1789 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 8.7° / 25.7° 37.5
Feb 17.5°C / 63°F 9.2° / 27.9° 17.4
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 10.3° / 30.2° 50.5
Apr 21.4°C / 71°F 12.1° / 31.6° 60.7
May 21.4°C / 70°F 14.1° / 30.7° 203.3
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 14.4° / 28° 277.0
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 12.9° / 26.1° 190.1
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 13.5° / 26° 275.5
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 14.3° / 25.6° 321.6
Oct 18.9°C / 66°F 12.9° / 25.7° 241.1
Nov 17.6°C / 64°F 11° / 24.5° 89.9
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 8.6° / 24.9° 25.0
Cubulco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Guatemala avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Area312.2 sq mi (808.6 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates15.1045°N, 90.6287°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.0"
126% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

817 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 150 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 122 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 19 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 135 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 83 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 71 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 135 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 91 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 64 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 121 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 116 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 81 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 144 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 128 km
Jan 23, 2001 13 km NW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.9 125 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 97 km
Jun 8, 2007 11 km SSE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M5.8 142 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 71 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 73 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Richard (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Richard Category 2 297 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 290 km
2001 Iris Category 4 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 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 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acatenango (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 72 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 72 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 75 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 80 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 81 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 90 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 102 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 107 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 108 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 109 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 112 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 119 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 120 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 120 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
March 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 3.1 in
May 71°F (21°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 14.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 12.5 in
August 69°F (21°C) 11.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 14.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in

Cubulco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Cubulco

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EOURM Choven
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Radio Stations near Cubulco

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Infinita MP3 128 kbps
Radio Punto 90.5 Guatemala 90.5 fm, américa MP3
Radio Viva 95.3 Guatemala 95.3 fm, español MP3
Exa FM 101.7 Guatemala 101.7 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Clásica 102.5 Guatemala 102.5 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Red 106.1 Guatemala 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Exa FM Guatemala 101.7 fm, centroamérica MP3
Actitud 100.9 \, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Guate digital MP3 128 kbps
Actitud 100.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ixchel community radio AAC
Globo 98.9 Guatemala 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mía 93.7 Guatemala 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango AAC 128 kbps
Estéreo Gerardi 107.9 FM cristiana, educational AAC 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Cubulco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
mercado antiguo
Mercado de Rabinal
Mercado Nuevo
plaza

Stadiums & Teams in Cubulco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cubulco

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Coban AirportCBVMedium Airport
Barillas upperSmall Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Chisec AirportSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno CandelariaSmall Airport
San Pedro Cotija AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

🇬🇹 About Guatemala

Capital Guatemala City
Population 17,247,807
Area 108,890 km²
GDP (USD) $104,368,755,055
GDP per capita $5,758
HDI 0.662
Life expectancy 72.6 years
Internet users 56.1%
Urban population 55.6%
Currency GTQ (Quetzal)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +502
TLD .gt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Guatemala

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
Jun 30 Army Day Army Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 20 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cubulco

What is the population of Cubulco?

Cubulco has a population of 10,681 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 312.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cubulco?

Cubulco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.0 inches.

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