Puerto San José, Guatemala

Escuintla · Guatemala

Puerto San José is a mid-size city in Escuintla, Guatemala with a population of 68,331. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

68,331 Population 441/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Puerto San José

Puerto San José

Puerto San José, also known as Port of San José, is a town on Guatemala's Pacific Ocean coast, in the department of Escuintla. It has a population of 23,887, making it the largest town on the nation's Pacific coast.

People

Population68,331
Density441/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population68,331
Population Density441 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates13.9222°, -90.8191°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceEscuintla
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation59.4 inches (1,508 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto San José

Puerto San José is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Escuintla) with a population of 68,331. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Puerto San José

Puerto San José has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.9°C), the coldest is Dec (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1805 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.5° 20.2
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 20.4° / 33.1° 6.4
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 21.6° / 34.4° 31.4
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 23.2° / 35° 48.7
May 27.5°C / 82°F 24° / 33.6° 233.1
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 23.6° / 31.5° 333.9
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 31.8° 249.9
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 23.6° / 31.5° 286.1
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 23.5° / 30.7° 306.9
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 22.6° / 30.4° 189.6
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 21° / 30.3° 90.1
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.2° 8.5
Puerto San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Guatemala avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area154.9 sq mi (401.1 km²)
Population Density441/sq mi
Coordinates13.9222°N, 90.8191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.44"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,224 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 M7.4 116 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 28 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 46 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 87 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 33 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 147 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 132 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 29 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 78 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 6 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 125 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 139 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 83 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 74 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 67 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 46 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 126 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 149 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 58 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 27 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 1 159 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 - 93 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 150 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 116 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m - 126 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tecuamburro (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 52 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 56 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 61 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 62 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 64 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 65 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 79 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 86 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 99 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 112 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 112 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 114 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 120 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 122 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Puerto San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Puerto San José

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela Naval de Guatemala College - ,

Schools in Puerto San José

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio San José - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Puerto San José

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Plaza Manantial

Hotels in Puerto San José

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club Mar Y Tierra
Hotel Brahva
Hotel Chalvita
Hotel Suites Mar Y Sol
Martita
Villa Real

Restaurants in Puerto San José

29 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Macarone
Big Mama
Big Mama
Comedor Anchorage
Comedor El Canche
Comedor El Pargo
Comedor Heidy
Comedor la Bendición de Dios
Comedor Victoria
Comedor y Cevicheria
Comedor Y Cevicheria La Hacienda
El Camaron
Festejitos Sadie
La Fonda de Nijo
La Taqueria
Marina Pez Vela
Multiservicios El Progresso
Nautilus
Pinulito
Pinulito
Pollo Frito
Pollo Frito Super Chapincito
Raisa Proyectos de Ingenieria S.A.
Refacciones Genesis
Restaurante Lucho
Restaurante Perico Ripiao
Restaurante Yeni
Sarita
Silvicar

Cafes in Puerto San José

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Meyko
Choco Mani
Gimnasio Hércules
La Nevería
Licuafrutas Adamaris
Manabi Porteno

Monuments in Puerto San José

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al Comando Base Naval del Pacífico

Zoos in Puerto San José

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iguanario

Clinics in Puerto San José

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Medica
Clínica Medica y Farmacia Serposa
El Policlínico
Laboratorio Clinico EDL

Dentists in Puerto San José

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laboratorio Dental Gomez

Bus Stations in Puerto San José

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de microbuses

Gas Stations in Puerto San José

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Santa Barbara
GT #444367650
Pacific Oil
Shell
Shell Las Brisas
Uno Marina Pez Vela

Banks in Puerto San José

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAM
Banco de Antigua
G&T Continental

Breweries in Puerto San José

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria La Cabana
Cerviceria El Bosque
Cerviceria Lisbeth
Cerviceria Los dos Hermanos

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto San José

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Airports Near Puerto San José

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Iztapa Aeroclub-Small Airport
La Noria Airport-Small Airport
Monterrico Airport-Small Airport
Santiago Airport-Small Airport
Tiquisate Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto San José

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Dios
Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostés De Sarón

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Puerto San José

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Puerto San José.

Name Year Description
Puerto de san jose (near&#44 in ocean) (guatamala) 2004 well all i can tell is that this thing or ufo was shyni and came out of the water and stop on top of us

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guatemala
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Area
220.0 km² (84.9 mi²)
Founded
1875
Postal Code
05009
Website
inforpressca.com/puertodesanjose/

🇬🇹 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 Puerto San José

What is the population of Puerto San José?

Puerto San José has a population of 68,331 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 441 people per square mile, spread across 154.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto San José?

Puerto San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches.

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Iztapa 4,020 pop · 7.5 mi La Gomera 24,001 pop · 19.2 mi Masagua 45,323 pop · 19.5 mi La Democracia 13,400 pop · 22.9 mi Guanagazapa 2,842 pop · 24.1 mi Taxisco 6,518 pop · 25.6 mi Escuintla 170,280 pop · 26.3 mi Guazacapán 18,855 pop · 29.0 mi Pueblo Nuevo Viñas 4,211 pop · 31.1 mi Chiquimulilla 12,842 pop · 31.1 mi Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa 112,780 pop · 31.6 mi Palín 65,873 pop · 34.3 mi San Vicente Pacaya 7,162 pop · 36.2 mi Nueva Concepción 11,121 pop · 37.5 mi
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