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Patulul, Guatemala

Suchitepeque · Guatemala

Patulul is a mid-size city in Suchitepeque, Guatemala with a population of 40,683. Elevation: 1,086 ft (331 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,683 Population 217/sq mi density
1,086 ft Elevation 331 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
141.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Patulul

Patulul

Patulul is a town, with a population of 11,343, and a municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala.

People

Population40,683
Density217/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain141.9 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Population40,683
Population Density217 / sq mi
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Coordinates14.4232°, -91.1605°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSuchitepeque
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation141.9 inches (3,604 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Patulul

Patulul is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Suchitepeque) with a population of 40,683. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet (331 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 141.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Patulul

Patulul has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2370 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.1°C / 70°F 14.2° / 29.4° 13.5
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 14.5° / 31° 9.4
Mar 23.4°C / 74°F 15.1° / 33° 32.3
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 16.9° / 34.1° 72.0
May 24.2°C / 76°F 18.8° / 32.6° 284.0
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 18.1° / 30.5° 417.9
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 17° / 30.6° 265.6
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 17.3° / 30.5° 371.9
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 18.2° / 29.6° 438.0
Oct 22.7°C / 73°F 17.6° / 29.2° 340.8
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 15.7° / 28.9° 111.9
Dec 21.2°C / 70°F 13.4° / 28.4° 12.9
Patulul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 141.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Guatemala avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area187.4 sq mi (485.4 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates14.4232°N, 91.1605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.9"
273% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 26.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 93 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 106 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 144 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 81 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 142 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 113 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 34 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 98 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 113 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 85 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 140 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 105 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 14 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 72 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 94 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 40 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 31 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 75 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 135 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 220 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 272 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 - 27 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 93 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 21 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 31 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 32 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 45 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 56 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 57 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 60 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 83 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 87 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 122 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 127 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 129 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 136 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 139 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in Warmest
May 78°F (25°C) 14.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 25.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 17.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 19.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 26.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 19.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in

Patulul has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 141.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (26.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Patulul

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Privado Mixto Jesús de Nazareth - - - -
Escuela Oficial de Párvulos Adela Del Águila - - - -
Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Barrio El Triunfo - - - -
Colegio San Andrés - - - -
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Radio Stations near Patulul

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango latin pop, local news AAC 64 kbps
Radio Ixchel community radio AAC
Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango AAC 128 kbps
Radio Sololá 88.7 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Patulul

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas
Museo Cultura Cotzumalguapa
Museo del azúcar
Museo Rubén Chevez Vandorne

Farmers Markets in Patulul

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de La Democracia
Mercado Municipal San Martin Patulul
Nueva Terminal

Hotels in Patulul

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Casa Vieja
Hotel Los Arcos
Hotel Los Olivos
Hotel Retes del Río
HOTEL SAN JORGE
La Posada de Gerald

Restaurants in Patulul

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Don José
Restaurante Donde Gio
Restaurante La Rueda

Cafes in Patulul

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Time

Monuments in Patulul

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Madre

Dentists in Patulul

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GT #4058720858

Gas Stations in Patulul

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don Arturo
Gasolinera UNO
GT #9158606944
Shell
Shell
Texaco

Banks in Patulul

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAM
Banco CHN
Banco G&T Continental
Banco Industrial
Banrural
Bantrab

Stadiums & Teams in Patulul

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Patulul

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
Canilla Airport-Small Airport
Champerico Airport-Small Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Iztapa Aeroclub-Small Airport
Jayabaj Airport-Small Airport
La Noria Airport-Small Airport
Monterrico Airport-Small Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Marcos Airport-Small Airport
Santiago Airport-Small Airport
Tiquisate Airport-Small Airport
Zacualpa Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Patulul

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica Centroamericana
Iglesia San José
Parroquia Santa María Magdalena

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 Patulul

What is the population of Patulul?

Patulul has a population of 40,683 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 187.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Patulul?

Patulul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 141.9 inches.

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