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San Carlos Alzatate, Guatemala

Jalapa · Guatemala

San Carlos Alzatate is a small town in Jalapa, Guatemala with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,797 ft (1,767 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,797 ft Elevation 1,767 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Coordinates14.4978°, -90.0603°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceJalapa
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (998 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Carlos Alzatate

San Carlos Alzatate is a small town in Guatemala (Jalapa) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet (1,767 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San Carlos Alzatate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Guatemala avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Area111.0 sq mi (287.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates14.4978°N, 90.0603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 131 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 121 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 124 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 105 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 101 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 117 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 118 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 149 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 101 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 43 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 21 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 119 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 77 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 88 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 115 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 120 km
May 12, 2021 55 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 137 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 85 km
Nov 9, 2002 40 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 148 km
Sep 28, 1992 50 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 132 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 1 224 km
2001 Iris Category 4 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 128 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 126 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 138 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tahual (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 19 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 22 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 28 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 32 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 41 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 42 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 47 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 52 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 53 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 55 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 60 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 66 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 67 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 68 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 74 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
April 71°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 11.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 8.9 in
August 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 10.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in

San Carlos Alzatate has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Carlos Alzatate

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Infinita MP3 128 kbps
Radio Punto 90.5 Guatemala 90.5 fm, américa MP3
Radio Viva 95.3 Guatemala 95.3 fm, español MP3
Exa FM 101.7 Guatemala 101.7 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Clásica 102.5 Guatemala 102.5 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Red 106.1 Guatemala 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Exa FM Guatemala 101.7 fm, centroamérica MP3
Actitud 100.9 \, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Actitud christian music MP3 128 kbps
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Guate digital MP3 128 kbps
Actitud 100.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Globo 98.9 Guatemala 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mía 93.7 Guatemala 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in San Carlos Alzatate

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Jutiapa

Stadiums & Teams in San Carlos Alzatate

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Carlos Alzatate

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Iztapa AeroclubSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall 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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San Carlos Alzatate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches.

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