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Lívingston, Guatemala

Izabal Department · Guatemala

Lívingston is a small city in Izabal Department, Guatemala with a population of 17,923. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,923 Population 16/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
108.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Lívingston

Lívingston

Livingston is a town in Izabal Department, eastern Guatemala, at the mouth of the Río Dulce at the Gulf of Honduras. The town serves as the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. It was Guatemala's main port on the Caribbean Sea before the construction of nearby Puerto Barrios.

People

Population17,923
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain108.0 in/yr
Sunny Days155/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population17,923
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates15.8283°, -88.7504°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceIzabal Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation108.0 inches (2,742 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lívingston

Lívingston is a small city in Guatemala (Izabal Department) with a population of 17,923. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Lívingston

Lívingston has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2954 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 18.3° / 29.5° 215.1
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 19.4° / 31.7° 77.4
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32.4° 158.1
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.8° / 36.3° 58.0
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.5° / 35° 280.1
Jun 27.7°C / 82°F 24.6° / 33.1° 297.3
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 25° / 30.8° 261.9
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 25° / 31° 282.7
Sep 27.5°C / 81°F 24.9° / 30.9° 309.8
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31° 333.4
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 21.5° / 29.7° 474.5
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 18.9° / 29.1° 205.5
Lívingston has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 155 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Guatemala avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days155 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area1,116.2 sq mi (2,891.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates15.8283°N, 88.7504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.0"
184% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 45 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 96 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 137 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 50 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 59 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 37 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 44 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 124 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 15 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 108 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 146 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 140 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 119 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 117 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 67 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 69 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 147 km
Aug 2, 2012 8 km WNW of Lucerna, Honduras M4.6 142 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 93 km
Oct 18, 1997 5 km NNE of El Corpus, Honduras M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 181 km
2020 Nana Category 1 118 km
2016 Earl Category 1 176 km
2010 Richard Category 2 160 km
2001 Iris Category 4 42 km
2000 Keith Category 4 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 83 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 125 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 140 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 171 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 186 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 190 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 194 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 17.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 9.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in

Lívingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.8") and April the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Lívingston

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aldea tatin
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Radio Stations near Lívingston

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Caribean FM 105.1 entretenimiento, latino AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Cultural TGN christian-gospel, evangelical MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Lívingston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barranco Cultural Center
Garifunas Disecados

Farmers Markets in Lívingston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Lívingston

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Manatí
Casa Nostra Hotel
Finca Tatin
Flamingos Hotel y Restaurante
Gil Resort
Happy Fish
Hospedaje Dona Alida
Hotel El Viajero
Hotel Henry Berrisford
Hotel Villa Caribe
La casa de Iguana
La Isla Dulce Hotel, Marina and Cafe
Livingston Resort Hotel
Posada El Delfín
The Winand Hotel
Villa Caribe

Restaurants in Lívingston

33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ak Tenamit Proyecto maya
Bahía azul
Bahía Azul
Buga mama
Casa Nostra
Casa Rosada
Comedor Aliestro
Comedor Marlin
Comedor Mary
El pelícano
El Viajero
Eskos Place
Gaby
Gamboa Place
Happy Fish
Happy Fish
Internatinal empanadas Las Fuentes
La Playa Barique
Labuga Pizza
Las Tres Garifunas
Mc Tropic Garifuna Superfoods
Mc. Fish
Pop Grill
Rasta Mesa
Restaurant Gaby
Restaurante El Malecon
Restaurante Margoth
Restaurante Salvador Gaviota (+ plage)
Restaurante Tiburon Gato
Restaurante y Antoijtos Mara
The Winand Restaurant
Variedad de Antojitos
Villa Caribe

Cafes in Lívingston

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cybernet

Zoos in Lívingston

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alligator pool

Banks in Lívingston

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banrural
Caja Banrural

Gyms in Lívingston

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Living Fit

Airports Near Lívingston

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPNDSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lívingston

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Iglesia Adventista de Séptimo Dia
Iglesia del Nazareno
Kingdom's Hall
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los últimos días
Nuestra Señora del Rosario

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala
Area
1,940.0 km² (748.8 mi²)
Founded
1831
Postal Code
18002
Website
inforpressca.com/livingston

🇬🇹 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 Lívingston

What is the population of Lívingston?

Lívingston has a population of 17,923 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 1,116.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lívingston?

Lívingston has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 155 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.0 inches.

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