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Playa Grande, Guatemala
Quiché · Guatemala
Playa Grande is a small town in Quiché, Guatemala with a population of 0. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Playa Grande
Playa Grande is the administrative centre of the municipality of Ixcán in the Guatemalan department of El Quiché.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.9855°, -90.7729° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quiché |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 149.6 inches (3,799 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Playa Grande
Playa Grande is a small town in Guatemala (Quiché) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 149.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 772.2 sq mi (2,000.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9855°N, 90.7729°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 155 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 165 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 172 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 16.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 17.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 16.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 19.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 17.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in |
Playa Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.8") and April the driest (3.5").
Schools in Playa Grande
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imebci | - | - | - | - |
| Inmca | - | - | - | - |
| Urbana 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urbana No. 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Colonia Brisas del Valle | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Maya Quiché | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Urbana No. 2 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Playa Grande
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado La Económica | |||||
| Mercado La Paz |
Hotels in Playa Grande
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Playa Grande
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Playa Grande
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Playa Grande
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Playa Grande
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Playa Grande
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Playa Grande
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Rubelsanto Airport | RUV | Medium Airport |
| Barillas upper | - | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chisec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flore del Norte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Industria Chuquibul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ixquisis Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Angeles Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Generación Maya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playa Grande Airport | PKJ | Small Airport |
| Rancho Pal | - | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | - | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sayaxché Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tikindustrias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Playa Grande
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica |
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What is the weather like in Playa Grande?
Playa Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 149.6 inches.