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San Juan Chamelco, Guatemala
Alta Verapaz · Guatemala
San Juan Chamelco is a small city in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala with a population of 13,264. Elevation: 4,547 ft (1,386 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan Chamelco
San Juan Chamelco is a town and a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Alta Verapaz. The municipality is situated at 1,350 metres above sea level and covers an area of 228 km2. The annual festival is on June 24. At the 2018 census, the population of the municipality was 57,456 and that of the town of San Juan Chamelco was 13,264.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,264 |
| Population Density | 133 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,547 ft (1,386 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.4243°, -90.3304° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Alta Verapaz |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.0 inches (2,363 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan Chamelco
San Juan Chamelco is a small city in Guatemala (Alta Verapaz) with a population of 13,264. The city sits at an elevation of 4,547 feet (1,386 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in San Juan Chamelco
San Juan Chamelco has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (23.6°C), the coldest is Dec (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1720 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,547 ft (1,386 m) |
| Area | 99.8 sq mi (258.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4243°N, 90.3304°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 130 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 132 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 118 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 141 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 12.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 10.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in |
San Juan Chamelco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 59°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.4") and March the driest (3.0").
Schools in San Juan Chamelco
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio San Francisco de la Verapaz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nocturna | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Juan Chamelco
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estéreo Gerardi 107.9 FM | cristiana, educational | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in San Juan Chamelco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio Departamental | ||||
| Palacio Municipal |
Libraries in San Juan Chamelco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Oscar A. Sierra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Oscar A. Sierra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Purulhá | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Juan Chamelco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Cantonal | |||||
| Mercado Cantonal | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central Carchá | |||||
| Mercado Chixtún |
Clinics in San Juan Chamelco
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Juan Chamelco
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Juan Chamelco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Juan Chamelco
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Rubelsanto Airport | RUV | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chisec Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fray Bartolome Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Industria Chuquibul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Angeles Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Grande Airport | PKJ | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Juan Chamelco?
San Juan Chamelco has a population of 13,264 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 99.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan Chamelco?
San Juan Chamelco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.0 inches.