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Panzos, Guatemala

Alta Verapaz · Guatemala

Panzos is a mid-size city in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala with a population of 71,846. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

71,846 Population 206/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
104.5 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Panzos

Panzos

Panzós is a town with a population of 22,068 and a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz.

People

Population71,846
Density206/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain104.5 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population71,846
Population Density206 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates15.3986°, -89.6415°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceAlta Verapaz
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation104.5 inches (2,655 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Panzos

Panzos is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Alta Verapaz) with a population of 71,846. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Panzos

Panzos has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (28°C), the coldest is Dec (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 15° / 31.7° 130.6
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 16.1° / 34.3° 48.0
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 18° / 36.3° 164.2
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 19.9° / 38.8° 35.1
May 28°C / 82°F 21.9° / 37.9° 239.1
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 21.9° / 34.5° 205.0
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 21.7° / 30.8° 153.2
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 21.9° / 31° 196.1
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 22° / 30.7° 206.0
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 20.2° / 30.8° 221.1
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 18.2° / 29° 204.4
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 15.7° / 29.4° 97.8
Panzos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Guatemala avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area348.5 sq mi (902.5 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates15.3986°N, 89.6415°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 147 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 129 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 134 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 90 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 145 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala M5.6 149 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 105 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 56 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 77 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 140 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 62 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.2 143 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 118 km
Apr 4, 2009 4 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala M5.2 141 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 95 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 100 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 142 km
Jan 16, 2023 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.0 148 km
Aug 27, 2011 3 km ENE of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.0 140 km
Jun 9, 2000 1 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala M5.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 259 km
2020 Nana Category 1 212 km
2016 Earl Category 1 236 km
2010 Richard Category 2 228 km
2001 Iris Category 4 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 64 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 94 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 109 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 111 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 112 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 121 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 127 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 127 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 143 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 144 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 150 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 153 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 157 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 160 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 14.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 20.4 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 15.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 15.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in

Panzos has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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Hotels in Panzos

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rubel Nahuq

Gas Stations in Panzos

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GT #742694821

Banks in Panzos

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAM

Airports Near Panzos

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Chisec Airport-Small Airport
El Estor Airport-Small Airport
Fray Bartolome Airport-Small Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
Zacapa Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

Around Panzos

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1

🇬🇹 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 Panzos

What is the population of Panzos?

Panzos has a population of 71,846 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 206 people per square mile, spread across 348.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Panzos?

Panzos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.5 inches.

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