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Samayac, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
Samayac is a small city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 8,994. Elevation: 2,037 ft (621 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Samayac
Samayac is a town and municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala. It lies at an elevation of 615 metres above sea level and covers an area of 24.3 km².
People
Climate
| Population | 8,994 |
| Population Density | 1,232 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.5808°, -91.4614° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 137.4 inches (3,489 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Samayac
Samayac is a small city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 8,994. The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet (621 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 137.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5808°N, 91.4614°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 81 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 58 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 22 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 25 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 64 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 64 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 93 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 95 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 123 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 24.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 16.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 19.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 24.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 19.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in |
Samayac has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 137.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (24.5") and January the driest (0.9").
Radio Stations near Samayac
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | — | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Samayac
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria |
Libraries in Samayac
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Samayac
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya | |||||
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 |
Stadiums & Teams in Samayac
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Samayac
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| San José Airport | GSJ | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Iztapa Aeroclub | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Samayac?
Samayac has a population of 8,994 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 1,232 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Samayac?
Samayac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 137.4 inches.