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San Francisco, Guatemala

Petén · Guatemala

San Francisco is a small town in Petén, Guatemala with a population of 3,954. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,954 Population 11/sq mi density
715 ft Elevation 218 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
85.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About San Francisco

San Francisco

San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 826,079 in 2025. Among U.S. cities with a population of 200,000 or more, San Francisco is ranked first by per capita income, second by population density, and sixth by aggregate income as of 2024. Some 4.6 million residents live in the city's metropolitan statistical area, which is the 13th-largest in the United States. Around 9.2 million live in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland combined statistical area, the fifth-largest in the United States.

People

Population3,954
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain85.6 in/yr
Sunny Days181/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Population3,954
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates16.7978°, -89.9351°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvincePetén
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation85.6 inches (2,175 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Francisco

San Francisco is a small town in Guatemala (Petén) with a population of 3,954. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Guatemala avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates16.7978°N, 89.9351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.6"
125% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 18, 2022.

Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 138 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 93 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 76 km
Dec 18, 1995 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.5 101 km
Dec 31, 1995 19 km SSW of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 111 km
Jul 1, 2008 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.4 84 km
Dec 22, 1995 21 km S of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 112 km
May 13, 2005 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 76 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 137 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Mar 9, 2011 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 136 km
May 2, 2007 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.3 105 km
Mar 23, 2022 19 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 100 km
Sep 10, 2001 21 km ESE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 120 km
Mar 5, 2007 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 94 km
Jan 9, 1996 16 km WSW of Lanquín, Guatemala M4.3 147 km
Jul 31, 2006 28 km WNW of Chisec, Guatemala M4.3 122 km
May 31, 2008 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 63 km
Mar 31, 2003 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 162 km
2020 Nana Category 1 174 km
2016 Earl Category 1 129 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 244 km
2010 Richard Category 2 103 km
2007 Dean Category 5 247 km
2001 Iris Category 4 148 km
2000 Keith Category 4 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 11.8 in
August 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in

San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in San Francisco

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuelita de Párvulos
Instituto Tecnico Municipal de Formacion "INTEMFO"
Escuela de Párvulos "San Juan de Dios"
Instituto Básico
Escuela Primaria "Enma Leticia Ochaeta de Gongora
Instituto Técnico Industrial "Lic. Roderico Santos Trujillo"
Escuela Primaria "Enecon Segura"
Insitituto Básico
Escuela Primaria Barrio La Paz
Escuela de Parvulos Barrio La Paz
Escuela Primaria Barrio La Paz
Escuela Primaria Barrio La Paz
Escuela Primaria Barrio La Paz
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Museums in San Francisco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de San Miguel
Museo El Petencito
Museo Nueva Horizonte

Libraries in San Francisco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca CUDEP0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Francisco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Disagro Santa Elena
Mercado Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal San Benito
Mercado Nuevo
Santa Elena Market

Gas Stations in San Francisco

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas Station PUMA
Gas station SHELL
Gasolinera Texaco

Banks in San Francisco

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banrural

Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco

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Airports Near San Francisco

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mundo Maya International AirportFRSMedium Airport
Carmelita AirportCMMSmall Airport
La Libertad AirportSmall Airport
Macanche AirportSmall Airport
Paso Caballos AirportPCGSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
Sayaxché AirportSmall Airport
Tikindustrias AirportSmall Airport
Uaxactun AirportUAXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Católica

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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Frequently Asked Questions About San Francisco

What is the population of San Francisco?

San Francisco has a population of 3,954 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 366.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco?

San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.6 inches.

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