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El Quetzal, Guatemala
San Marcos · Guatemala
El Quetzal is a small city in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 12,122. Elevation: 3,087 ft (941 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Quetzal
El Quetzal is a town and municipality in the San Marcos department of Guatemala. It was recognised as municipality on 19 June 1900. The major source of income is the agriculture.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,122 |
| Population Density | 168 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7687°, -91.8176° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | San Marcos |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.9 inches (2,765 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Quetzal
El Quetzal is a small city in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 12,122. The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet (941 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in El Quetzal
El Quetzal has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.5°C), the coldest is Jan (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2930 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Area | 72.0 sq mi (186.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7687°N, 91.8176°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 | — | 64 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 87 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 52 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 29 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 32 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 51 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 106 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 14.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 23.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 16.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 19.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 24.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 19.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in |
El Quetzal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in January to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 136.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (24.2") and January the driest (1.2").
Radio Stations near El Quetzal
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, américa | AAC | |
| Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 106.7 fm, baladas | AAC | |
| W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 91.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas (MX) | 99.5 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in El Quetzal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria |
Libraries in El Quetzal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de San Marcos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Quetzal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Pajapita | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado no. 1 | |||||
| Metamercado | |||||
| Terminal Market |
Stadiums & Teams in El Quetzal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Quetzal
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | — | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Ingenio de Huixtla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | 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 |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Quetzal?
El Quetzal has a population of 12,122 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 72.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Quetzal?
El Quetzal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.