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Nahualá, Guatemala
Sololá · Guatemala
Nahualá is a small city in Sololá, Guatemala with a population of 27,690. Elevation: 8,094 ft (2,467 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nahualá
Nahualá is a municipality in the Sololá department of Guatemala. The town is sometimes known as Santa Catalina Nahualá in honor of the town's patron saint, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, but the official name is just "Nahualá". Formerly, the town's name was written Nagualá, and earlier transcriptions of the name in colonial documents include Nauala, Niguala, Niuala, and Navala.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,690 |
| Population Density | 113 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,094 ft (2,467 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.8429°, -91.3180° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Sololá |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.0 inches (1,599 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nahualá
Nahualá is a small city in Guatemala (Sololá) with a population of 27,690. The city sits at an elevation of 8,094 feet (2,467 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Nahualá
Nahualá has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is May (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2406 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,094 ft (2,467 m) |
| Area | 244.5 sq mi (633.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8429°N, 91.3180°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 | - | 23 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 114 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 22 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 27 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 61 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 63 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 91 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 93 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 124 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in |
Nahualá has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 51°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near Nahualá
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | - | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Nahualá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas | ||||
| Azul Maya Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Casa Cakchiquel | ||||
| Centro Cultural | ||||
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo de Q'umarkaj | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Lacustre Atitlán | ||||
| Museo Regional | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Nahualá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nahualá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacenes Tropigas | |||||
| Central de Mayoreo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| El Gallo más Gallo | |||||
| Grand Plaza Asis | |||||
| La Curacao | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Trigales | |||||
| Plaza Ordoñez |
Hotels in Nahualá
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nahualá
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nahualá
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nahualá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Los Pollos | ||||
| Cervicería |
Stadiums & Teams in Nahualá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nahualá
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Nahualá?
Nahualá has a population of 27,690 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 244.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nahualá?
Nahualá has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.0 inches.