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San Juan Ixcoy, Guatemala

Huehuetenango · Guatemala

San Juan Ixcoy is a small town in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 2,535. Elevation: 7,169 ft (2,185 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,535 Population 1/sq mi density
7,169 ft Elevation 2,185 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
60.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About San Juan Ixcoy

San Juan Ixcoy

San Juan Ixcoy is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. The municipality covers an area of 224 km2 (86 sq mi) and is formed by the town of San Juan Ixcoy, 11 villages and 33 caserios. Its population of 19,367 is predominantly of Maya Q'anjob'al descent.

People

Population2,535
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation7,169 ft (2,185 m)
Population2,535
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation7,169 ft (2,185 m)
Coordinates15.6002°, -91.4464°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceHuehuetenango
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation60.4 inches (1,535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Ixcoy

San Juan Ixcoy is a small town in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 2,535. The city sits at an elevation of 7,169 feet (2,185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San Juan Ixcoy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,169 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above Guatemala avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,169 ft (2,185 m)
Area2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.6002°N, 91.4464°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

657 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 98 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 114 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 146 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 149 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 136 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 88 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 132 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 122 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 128 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 117 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 136 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 51 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 138 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 115 km
Dec 5, 1996 2 km ENE of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Dec 12, 1999 0 km SSW of Sololá, Guatemala M5.8 97 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 140 km
Feb 14, 2002 13 km SW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 68 km
May 3, 2004 4 km SSW of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala M5.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 88 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 90 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 94 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 113 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 137 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 139 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 147 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 163 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 181 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 57°F (14°C) 11.2 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 8.5 in
August 56°F (13°C) 8.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 10.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in

San Juan Ixcoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 50°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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Museums in San Juan Ixcoy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Balam

Farmers Markets in San Juan Ixcoy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Soloma (Actualemnte en disputa con la iglesia)
Mercado Municipal No.1
Mercado Municipal No.2
Mercado Municipal No1
Mercado y Terminal de Santa Eulalia
Merco Municiapl de Chiantla
Municipal Market

Gas Stations in San Juan Ixcoy

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Rumaldo
GT #1013872918

Shopping Malls in San Juan Ixcoy

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro comercial San Miguel

Airports Near San Juan Ixcoy

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barillas upperSmall Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Cuarto Pueblo AirportSmall Airport
Flore del Norte AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ixquisis AirportSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
Los Angeles AirstripSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Nueva Generación Maya AirportSmall Airport
Playa Grande AirportPKJSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
Rancho PalSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno CandelariaSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro Cotija AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
XalbalSmall Airport
Yalcok AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan Ixcoy

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia de San Juan Ixcoy

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Waterfalls
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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 Ixcoy

What is the population of San Juan Ixcoy?

San Juan Ixcoy has a population of 2,535 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,995.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Ixcoy?

San Juan Ixcoy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.

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