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El Chal, Guatemala

Petén · Guatemala

El Chal is a small town in Petén, Guatemala with a population of 0. Elevation: 932 ft (284 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

932 ft Elevation 284 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
62.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain62.2 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Coordinates16.6426°, -89.6529°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvincePetén
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation62.2 inches (1,580 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Chal

El Chal is a small town in Guatemala (Petén) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet (284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

El Chal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Guatemala avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.6426°N, 89.6529°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.30"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 22, 2024.

Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 108 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 144 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 112 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 146 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 45 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 137 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 146 km
Dec 18, 1995 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.5 98 km
May 11, 2012 15 km N of Morales, Guatemala M4.4 145 km
May 13, 2005 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 91 km
Dec 22, 1995 21 km S of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 118 km
Dec 31, 1995 19 km SSW of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 118 km
Jul 1, 2008 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.4 106 km
Mar 23, 2022 19 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 127 km
May 31, 2008 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 93 km
Jul 31, 2006 28 km WNW of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 128 km
Mar 5, 2007 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 119 km
Jan 9, 1996 16 km WSW of Lanquín, Guatemala M4.3 137 km
Sep 10, 2001 21 km ESE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 112 km
May 2, 2007 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 147 km
2020 Nana Category 1 145 km
2016 Earl Category 1 116 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 250 km
2010 Richard Category 2 97 km
2007 Dean Category 5 262 km
2001 Iris Category 4 113 km
2000 Keith Category 4 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 9.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in

El Chal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and April the driest (1.8").

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Museums in El Chal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Nueva Horizonte
Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén

Farmers Markets in El Chal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in El Chal

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud El Chal, Peten
Clinica El Buen Samaritano

Bus Stations in El Chal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuente del Norte

Gas Stations in El Chal

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GT #4574073293
GT #4574149289
Puma
Puma Gas Station
Puma Gas Station
Texaco

Banks in El Chal

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Antigua
Banrural
Banrural

Airports Near El Chal

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mundo Maya International AirportFRSMedium Airport
Industria Chuquibul AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirportSmall Airport
Macanche AirportSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Matthew Spain AirportSQSSmall Airport
Paso Caballos AirportPCGSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
Privassion AirstripSmall Airport
San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) AirstripCYDSmall Airport
Sayaxché AirportSmall Airport
Tikindustrias AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Chal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de dios profética eterno

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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What is the weather like in El Chal?

El Chal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.2 inches.

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