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San Felipe, Guatemala
Retalhuleu · Guatemala
San Felipe is a small city in Retalhuleu, Guatemala with a population of 24,446. Elevation: 2,024 ft (617 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Felipe
San Felipe är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Retalhuleu, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 120 km väster om huvudstaden Guatemala City. San Felipe ligger 585 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 8 921.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,446 |
| Population Density | 542 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.6230°, -91.5950° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Retalhuleu |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 125.6 inches (3,189 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Felipe
San Felipe is a small city in Guatemala (Retalhuleu) with a population of 24,446. The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet (617 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 125.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in San Felipe
San Felipe has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2863 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Area | 45.1 sq mi (116.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6230°N, 91.5950°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 | — | 38 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 78 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 49 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 16 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 21 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 79 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 79 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 138 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 22.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 15.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 18.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 21.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 19.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
San Felipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 125.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (22.7") and January the driest (0.7").
Schools in San Felipe
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Oficial Rural Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| E. R. El Tineco | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Felipe
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 San Felipe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Caracol del Tiempo | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in San Felipe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 | |||||
| tienda el alfa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Felipe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 | |||||
| Mercado Trigales |
Hotels in San Felipe
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Felipe
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Felipe
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Felipe
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Felipe
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Felipe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Felipe
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | — | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Felipe
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sala Evangelica |
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What is the population of San Felipe?
San Felipe has a population of 24,446 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 542 people per square mile, spread across 45.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Felipe?
San Felipe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.6 inches.