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Escuintla, Guatemala

Escuintla · Guatemala

Escuintla is a large city in Escuintla, Guatemala with a population of 156,313. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

156,313 Population 553/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
104.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Escuintla

Escuintla

Escuintla is an industrial city in Guatemala, its land area is 4,384 km2, and it is nationally known for its sugar agribusiness. Its capital is a municipality with the same name. Citizens celebrate from December 6 to 9 with a small fair in honor of the Catholic religious holiday of The Immaculate Conception.

People

Population156,313
Density553/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain104.9 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Population156,313
Population Density553 / sq mi
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Coordinates14.3010°, -90.7882°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceEscuintla
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation104.9 inches (2,664 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Escuintla

Escuintla is a large city in Guatemala (Escuintla) with a population of 156,313. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet (349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Escuintla

Escuintla has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Apr (23.6°C), the coldest is Dec (19°C). Average annual precipitation is 1643 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 11.7° / 28.7° 18.1
Feb 20.5°C / 69°F 12.2° / 31.1° 9.1
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 13.3° / 32.9° 33.7
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 15.2° / 34° 52.9
May 23.1°C / 74°F 16.8° / 32° 206.6
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 16.9° / 29.1° 274.0
Jul 21.7°C / 71°F 15.5° / 28.4° 197.2
Aug 21.5°C / 71°F 15.8° / 28.2° 260.5
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 16.3° / 27.7° 295.4
Oct 21°C / 70°F 14.9° / 27° 206.7
Nov 20°C / 68°F 13.2° / 26.6° 78.4
Dec 19°C / 66°F 11.2° / 27° 10.8
Escuintla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Guatemala avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area282.9 sq mi (732.6 km²)
Population Density553/sq mi
Coordinates14.3010°N, 90.7882°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.9"
176% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 21.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,002 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 124 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 148 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 68 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 85 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 74 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 150 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 75 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 147 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 90 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 70 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 47 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 45 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 100 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 41 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 68 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 44 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 113 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 125 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 74 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 - 62 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 124 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m - 122 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 19 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 22 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 22 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 24 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 42 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 44 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 55 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 80 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 86 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 96 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 97 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 97 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 99 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 109 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 20.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 14.5 in
September 80°F (26°C) 21.4 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Escuintla has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (21.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Escuintla

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Universitario del Sur University - ,
Instituto Nacional San Carlos College - ,
Liceo Preuniversitario del Sur University - ,
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala - Campus Sur University - ,

Schools in Escuintla

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Universidad San Pablo - - - -
Escuela Primaria Colonia Quetzal - - - -
Tecnológico Moderno - - - -
Liceo Educativo Técnico Evangélico - - - -
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Radio Stations near Escuintla

16 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 Actitud christian music 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
Radio Sololá 88.7 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Escuintla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Nueva Fábrica
Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo
Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa
Museo Rubén Chevez Vandorne

Libraries in Escuintla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Ambiental0.0
Biblioteca Ambiental0.0
Biblioteca Banco de Guatemala0.0

Farmers Markets in Escuintla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Concepción-Mercado Central de Villa Nueva
Mercado de Amatitlán
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de La Democracia
Mercado municipal de San Miguel Petapa
Mercado No. 2
Mercado Sur

Hotels in Escuintla

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel
Hotel Arizona
Hôtel Costa Sur
Hotel Texas
Sarita Escuintla

Restaurants in Escuintla

30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Macarone
Al Macarone
Blanqui
Cafeteria Katerina
Cafeteria S. Chapincito
Carnitas Claudia
Cevicheria Doña Enma
Chili's
Comedor Chop Suey Oriental
Comedor Chop Suey Oriental No. 2
Comida Rápida Lo De Vicky
Costa Grande
Del Puente
El Perla Negra Mariscos
Jang Fa Chun
Lai Lai
Los Cebollines
Los Tesoros
O-Sushi
Panda Express
Paty
Pizza Hut
Pupusería La Bendición
Rancho Guadalupe
Restaurante Los Hermanos
RESTAURANTE NEREA
Sarita Autopista
Sarita Escuintla
Super Chapincito
Wok

Cafes in Escuintla

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cervecería Rico Swing
La Promesa
La Taqueria
Licuados Guvaldi
Licuados Rosy
Licuados Rosy
Licuados Y Refacciones
Pan y Frutas
Patsy's
Rosi
Rosi
Vero

Cinemas in Escuintla

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alba Cinema

Theatres in Escuintla

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Cultural

Clinics in Escuintla

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aressue
Clínica Médica
Clínica Médica

Dentists in Escuintla

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental
Clínica Dental Ortodoncia
Dental
Dental Familiar
Impresiones Digitales

Bus Stations in Escuintla

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses Escuintla

Gas Stations in Escuintla

28 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don Arturo
DON ARTURO ESTACIÓN
Gasolinera Puma
GT #10260904746
GT #401459092
GT #406357907
GT #442730764
GT #443185338
Jav Gas
Puma
Puma
Puma
Puma
Puma
Puma
Scott
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco

Banks in Escuintla

16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAC - Reformador
BAM
BAM
Banco CHN
Banco de Antigua
Banco de Antigua
Banco G&T Continental
Banco Industrial
Banco Industrial
Banco Inmobiliario
Banco Promérica
Banrural
Banrural
Banrural
Bantrab
G & T Continental

Shopping Malls in Escuintla

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Interplaza Escuintla
Plaza Palmeras
Pradera Escuintla

Breweries in Escuintla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria 14

Stadiums & Teams in Escuintla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Escuintla

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Iztapa Aeroclub-Small Airport
Jayabaj Airport-Small Airport
La Noria Airport-Small Airport
Monterrico Airport-Small Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
Santiago Airport-Small Airport
Tiquisate Airport-Small Airport
Zacualpa Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Escuintla

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de Escuintla
Filadelfia
Iglesia de Cristo Ebenezer
Iglesia de Dios El Buen Samaritano
Iglesia del Nazareno
Iglesia Evangélica El Shaddai
Iglesia Evangélica Ministerios Jesús el Mesías
Iglesia Evangélica Roca de Salvación
Iglesia Jezreel
Iglesia Príncipe de Paz
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Siloe

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala
Elevation
343 m (1,125 ft)
Area
332.0 km² (128.2 mi²)
Postal Code
05001

Around Escuintla

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 7
Cafes 1
Bars 1
Supermarkets 3
Banks 7
Hotels 3
Parks 5
Fire Stations 1

Things to See Near Escuintla

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Cerro Mirandilla o Tres Picachos
  • • Peña Partida

🇬🇹 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 Escuintla

What is the population of Escuintla?

Escuintla has a population of 156,313 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 553 people per square mile, spread across 282.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Escuintla?

Escuintla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 104.9 inches.

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