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Patzité, Guatemala

Quiché · Guatemala

Patzité is a small town in Quiché, Guatemala with a population of 1,003. Elevation: 7,569 ft (2,307 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,003 Population 20/sq mi density
7,569 ft Elevation 2,307 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
63.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Patzité

Patzité is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of El Quiché.

People

Population1,003
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain63.0 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation7,569 ft (2,307 m)
Population1,003
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation7,569 ft (2,307 m)
Coordinates14.9643°, -91.2079°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceQuiché
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation63.0 inches (1,599 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Patzité

Patzité is a small town in Guatemala (Quiché) with a population of 1,003. The city sits at an elevation of 7,569 feet (2,307 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.

Patzité experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,569 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below Guatemala avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,569 ft (2,307 m)
Area50.8 sq mi (131.6 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates14.9643°N, 91.2079°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"
66% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,548 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 131 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 86 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 137 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 141 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 138 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 72 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 139 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 148 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 106 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 46 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 133 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 128 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 47 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 93 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 96 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 142 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 43 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 71 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 115 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 279 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 - 35 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 131 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 38 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 39 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 44 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 63 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 65 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 75 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 92 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 99 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 112 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 125 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 153 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 158 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 160 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Patzité 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").

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Radio Stations near Patzité

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 Patzité

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Azul Maya Archaeological Museum
Casa Cakchiquel
Centro Cultural
Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales
Museo de Q'umarkaj
Museo de sitio de Iximché
Museo Lacustre Atitlán
Museo Regional

Libraries in Patzité

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala0.0

Farmers Markets in Patzité

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Almacenes Tropigas
Central de Mayoreo
Centro Comercial Chuguila
CENTRO COMERICIAL
Comercializadora Mexicana
El Gallo más Gallo
Grand Plaza Asis
La Curacao
mercado central
Mercado de Chichicastenango
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal, Tecpan
Plaza Ordoñez

Breweries in Patzité

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Los Pollos
Cervicería

Stadiums & Teams in Patzité

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Patzité

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Canilla Airport-Small Airport
Chajul Airport-Small Airport
Champerico Airport-Small Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Jayabaj Airport-Small Airport
La Noria Airport-Small Airport
Nebaj-Small Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Marcos Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro Cotija Airport-Small Airport
Santiago Airport-Small Airport
Tiquisate Airport-Small Airport
Uspantan Airport-Small Airport
Zacualpa Airport-Small Airport

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 Patzité

What is the population of Patzité?

Patzité has a population of 1,003 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 50.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Patzité?

Patzité 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.

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