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La Blanca, Guatemala

San Marcos · Guatemala

La Blanca is a small town in San Marcos, Guatemala with a population of 0. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

52 ft Elevation 16 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
79.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About La Blanca

Chiquirines is an ancient Pre-Columbian archaeological site, located in the modern-day Retalhuleu Department, Guatemala. It is located near the major Preclassic Period site of Ujuxte and is considered to be a satellite of that city and contemporary with it. Chiquirines features a smaller copy of a complex at Ujuxte, consisting of seven mounds arranged around a central plaza upon a basal platform. The largest of these mounds had a stairway ascending the west side. Broken fragments of sculpture have been found at Chiquirines.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain79.8 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates14.5789°, -92.1414°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSan Marcos
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation79.8 inches (2,028 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Blanca

La Blanca is a small town in Guatemala (San Marcos) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

La Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above Guatemala avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates14.5789°N, 92.1414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"
110% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,020 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 71 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 56 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 39 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 38 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 62 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 35 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 76 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 50 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 148 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 4 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 130 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 38 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 108 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 86 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 55 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 99 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 93 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 125 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 76 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 254 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 277 km
1998 Lester Category 1 247 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 285 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 197 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 97 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 71 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 62 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 66 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 71 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 103 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 136 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 137 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 151 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 167 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 190 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in

La Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near La Blanca

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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

Libraries in La Blanca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Liberira La Excelencia0.0
Libreria El Maestro0.0

Farmers Markets in La Blanca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal de Pajapita
Mercado Publico

Airports Near La Blanca

25 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 Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Blanca

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Juan Bosco
Iglesia de Dios E. C.
Iglesia Dios es Bueno

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 La Blanca?

La Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.8 inches.

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