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Flores Costa Cuca, Guatemala

Quetzaltenango · Guatemala

Flores Costa Cuca is a small city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 11,984. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

11,984 Population 297/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
94.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Flores Costa Cuca

Flores Costa Cuca is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala. The municipality covers an area of 61.1 km2, is situated at an average altitude of 540 metres above sea level and has a population of 21,630.

People

Population11,984
Density297/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain94.3 in/yr
Sunny Days189/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population11,984
Population Density297 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates14.6324°, -91.8634°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceQuetzaltenango
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation94.3 inches (2,396 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Flores Costa Cuca

Flores Costa Cuca is a small city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 11,984. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Flores Costa Cuca

Flores Costa Cuca 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 20.5° / 29.5° 25.5
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 20.1° / 30.3° 12.0
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32.1° 38.4
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 22.6° / 33.3° 81.3
May 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 32.4° 348.8
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.7° / 31.2° 533.6
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.3° 339.4
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 22.6° / 31.3° 448.0
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 22.4° / 31.1° 493.8
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30.5° 370.2
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30° 146.4
Dec 25°C / 77°F 20.3° / 29.8° 26.0
Flores Costa Cuca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Guatemala avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area40.3 sq mi (104.5 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates14.6324°N, 91.8634°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,823 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 72 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 85 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 35 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 65 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 92 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 140 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 64 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 51 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 65 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 125 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 28 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 68 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 73 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 117 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 78 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 144 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 74 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 94 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 126 km
Apr 15, 2016 110 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 275 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 268 km
1998 Lester Category 1 277 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 67 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 72 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 36 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 41 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 62 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 73 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 107 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 107 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 122 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 139 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 161 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 17.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.1 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in

Flores Costa Cuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Flores Costa Cuca

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 Flores Costa Cuca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Caracol del Tiempo
Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria

Libraries in Flores Costa Cuca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Flores Costa Cuca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de San Martín de Porres
Mercado La Terminal
Mercado municipal de Pajapita
Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco
Metamercado

Stadiums & Teams in Flores Costa Cuca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Flores Costa Cuca

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula 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 Flores Costa Cuca

What is the population of Flores Costa Cuca?

Flores Costa Cuca has a population of 11,984 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 297 people per square mile, spread across 40.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Flores Costa Cuca?

Flores Costa Cuca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 94.3 inches.

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