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San Juan Ermita, Guatemala

Chiquimula · Guatemala

San Juan Ermita is a small town in Chiquimula, Guatemala with a population of 1,623. Elevation: 1,877 ft (572 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1,623 Population 10/sq mi density
1,877 ft Elevation 572 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
50.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About San Juan Ermita

San Juan Ermita is a municipality in the Chiquimula department of Guatemala. It has a population of 16,418 and cover an area of 80.5 km2.

People

Population1,623
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation1,877 ft (572 m)
Population1,623
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,877 ft (572 m)
Coordinates14.7647°, -89.4301°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceChiquimula
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation50.2 inches (1,274 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Ermita

San Juan Ermita is a small town in Guatemala (Chiquimula) with a population of 1,623. The city sits at an elevation of 1,877 feet (572 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San Juan Ermita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,877 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above Guatemala avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,877 ft (572 m)
Area158.3 sq mi (409.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates14.7647°N, 89.4301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

476 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 M6.6 133 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 122 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 115 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 56 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 127 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 150 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 149 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 150 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 138 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 148 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 134 km
Aug 22, 1993 Guatemala M5.8 149 km
Jul 8, 2025 3 km SSW of Amatitlán, Guatemala M5.7 136 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 146 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 144 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 91 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 119 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala M5.6 108 km
Aug 24, 1997 23 km SSE of Izalco, El Salvador M5.6 136 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 257 km
2016 Earl Category 1 299 km
2010 Richard Category 2 293 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 269 km
2001 Iris Category 4 178 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 185 141 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 72 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 15 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 32 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 47 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 55 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 55 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 63 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 68 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 79 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 79 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 82 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 100 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 102 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 104 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 104 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
February 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Coldest

San Juan Ermita has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in December to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near San Juan Ermita

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

Museums in San Juan Ermita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Paleontología y Arqueología Roberto Woolfolk Saravia

Libraries in San Juan Ermita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Juan Ermita

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

Gas Stations in San Juan Ermita

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Los Planes

Stadiums & Teams in San Juan Ermita

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Airports Near San Juan Ermita

13 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan Ermita

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de Oración de Caserío Vivienda Nueva
Iglesia Aldea Los Planes
Iglesia Catolica
IGLESIA EVAN
Iglesia Evangelica

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 Juan Ermita

What is the population of San Juan Ermita?

San Juan Ermita has a population of 1,623 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 158.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Ermita?

San Juan Ermita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches.

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