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San José La Arada, Guatemala

Chiquimula · Guatemala

San José La Arada is a small town in Chiquimula, Guatemala with a population of 2,361. Elevation: 1,385 ft (422 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,361 Population 4,142/sq mi density
1,385 ft Elevation 422 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About San José La Arada

San José La Arada

San José La Arada is a municipality in the Chiquimula department of Guatemala. It has a population of 8,756 and covers an area of 121 km2.

People

Population2,361
Density4,142/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Population2,361
Population Density4,142 / sq mi
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Coordinates14.7227°, -89.5860°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceChiquimula
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José La Arada

San José La Arada is a small town in Guatemala (Chiquimula) with a population of 2,361. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet (422 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San José La Arada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above Guatemala avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density4,142/sq mi
Coordinates14.7227°N, 89.5860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

572 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 136 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 128 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 138 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 38 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 98 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 133 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 134 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 135 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 135 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 145 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 125 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 139 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 126 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 132 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 147 km
Jun 18, 2018 12 km SW of Guanagazapa, Guatemala M5.7 138 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 118 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 107 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 126 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nana (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 269 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 259 km
2001 Iris Category 4 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 136 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 85 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 13 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 20 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 35 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 42 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 47 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 52 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 53 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 64 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 69 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 75 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 95 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 95 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 95 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 97 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San José La Arada has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San José La Arada

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in San José La Arada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in San José La Arada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de la Terminal
Mercado Municipal
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
Mercado Municipal
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
Mercado Municipal de Zacapa
Mercado Municipal La Bendición

Restaurants in San José La Arada

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Español

Monuments in San José La Arada

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Batalla de la Arada
Monumento a Batalla de La Arada

Stadiums & Teams in San José La Arada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San José La Arada

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José La Arada

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

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 José La Arada

What is the population of San José La Arada?

San José La Arada has a population of 2,361 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 4,142 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José La Arada?

San José La Arada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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