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El Palmar, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
El Palmar is a small city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 15,167. Elevation: 2,405 ft (733 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About El Palmar
El Palmar is a municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala which has a population of 32,065.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,167 |
| Population Density | 194 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,405 ft (733 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.6508°, -91.5780° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 125.6 inches (3,189 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Palmar
El Palmar is a small city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 15,167. The city sits at an elevation of 2,405 feet (733 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 125.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in El Palmar
El Palmar has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2863 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,405 ft (733 m) |
| Area | 78.3 sq mi (202.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6508°N, 91.5780°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | — | 36 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 81 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 53 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 12 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 17 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 77 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 78 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 138 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 22.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 18.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 21.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 19.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
El Palmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 125.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (22.7") and January the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near El Palmar
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in El Palmar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in El Palmar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Palmar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 | |||||
| Mercado Trigales |
Hotels in El Palmar
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Palmar
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Palmar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Palmar
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| San José Airport | GSJ | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Palmar
What is the population of El Palmar?
El Palmar has a population of 15,167 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 78.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Palmar?
El Palmar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.6 inches.