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Patzún, Guatemala

Chimaltenango · Guatemala

Patzún is a mid-size city in Chimaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 58,240. Elevation: 7,313 ft (2,229 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

58,240 Population 795/sq mi density
7,313 ft Elevation 2,229 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
81.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Patzún

Patzún

Patzún is a town, with a population of 26,632 and a municipality in the Chimaltenango department of Guatemala.

People

Population58,240
Density795/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain81.3 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation7,313 ft (2,229 m)
Population58,240
Population Density795 / sq mi
Elevation7,313 ft (2,229 m)
Coordinates14.6819°, -91.0140°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceChimaltenango
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation81.3 inches (2,065 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Patzún

Patzún is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Chimaltenango) with a population of 58,240. The city sits at an elevation of 7,313 feet (2,229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Patzún

Patzún 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
Patzún enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,313 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Guatemala avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,313 ft (2,229 m)
Area73.2 sq mi (189.6 km²)
Population Density795/sq mi
Coordinates14.6819°N, 91.0140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,847 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 M7.4 122 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 110 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 107 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 133 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 60 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 138 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 120 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 119 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 52 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 21 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 91 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 116 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 63 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 72 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 117 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 5 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 65 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 132 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 81 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 245 km
2001 Iris Category 4 300 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 300 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 25 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 122 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 20 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 25 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 27 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 38 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 56 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 56 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 59 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 77 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 88 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 118 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 122 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 123 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 128 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 129 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 14.9 in
July 60°F (15°C) 11.7 in
August 59°F (15°C) 11.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 15.1 in Wettest
October 58°F (15°C) 10.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in

Patzún has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Patzún

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Cultura y Arte
Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Caserío Los Pinos, Patzún , Chimaltenango
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Radio Stations near Patzún

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango latin pop, local news AAC 64 kbps
Exa FM 101.7 Guatemala 101.7 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Exa FM Guatemala 101.7 fm, centroamérica MP3
Radio Ixchel community radio AAC
Mía 93.7 Guatemala 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
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 Patzún

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas
Azul Maya Archaeological Museum
Casa Cakchiquel
Centro Cultural
Landscapes of memory
Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo
Museo de sitio de Iximché
Museo Lacustre Atitlán

Libraries in Patzún

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala0.0
Paco Piñas0.0

Farmers Markets in Patzún

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Almacenes Tropigas
Central de Mayoreo
El Gallo más Gallo
Grand Plaza Asis
Mercado
Mercado La Terminal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Comalapa
Mercado Municipal de San José Poaquil
Mercado Municipal de San Jose Poaquil No. 2
Mercado Municipal, Tecpan
Plaza Ordoñez
ventas

Hotels in Patzún

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Gracia - Hotel y Restaurante
Hotel Villa Linda
Posada Yasab

Gas Stations in Patzún

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Bernardino
Villa Linda

Banks in Patzún

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Antigua

Breweries in Patzún

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria 14
Cervicería

Stadiums & Teams in Patzún

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Patzún

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Patzún

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamblea de Dios Monte de los Olivos
Congregación San Juan Bautista
Corpus Christi
Iglesia
Iglesia De Dios Evangelio Completo Chivarabal
Ministerio Cristiano Plenitud de Vida
Templo evangélico Asamblea de Dios Aposento Alto

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala

Things to See Near Patzún

17 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Playa Pública La Libertad
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • El Castillo
⛰️ Peaks (7)
  • • Cerro Balanjuyú
  • • Cerro Chiquinjuyú (Xiquin Xujú) o Xenimajuyú
  • • Cerro Chuguichuc
  • • Cerro La Cumbre
  • • Cumbre de Santa Elena
  • + 2 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • RUINAS DE IXIMCHÉ
🌄 Viewpoints (7)
  • • Mirador
  • • Mirador
  • • Mirador de Toliman
  • • Mirador La Curva
  • • Mirador Mario Mendez Montenegro
  • + 2 more

🇬🇹 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 Patzún

What is the population of Patzún?

Patzún has a population of 58,240 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 795 people per square mile, spread across 73.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Patzún?

Patzún enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.3 inches.

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