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San Lorenzo, Guatemala

Suchitepeque · Guatemala

San Lorenzo is a small town in Suchitepeque, Guatemala with a population of 2,165. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,165 Population 10/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
85.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i kommunen Municipio de San Lorenzo och departementet Departamento de Suchitepéquez, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 110 km väster om huvudstaden Guatemala City. San Lorenzo ligger 226 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 165.

People

Population2,165
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain85.6 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Population2,165
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Coordinates14.4861°, -91.5126°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSuchitepeque
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation85.6 inches (2,173 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo is a small town in Guatemala (Suchitepeque) with a population of 2,165. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San Lorenzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Guatemala avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area213.1 sq mi (551.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates14.4861°N, 91.5126°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.6"
125% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,543 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 69 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 125 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 71 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 106 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 104 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 129 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 142 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 103 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 13 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 125 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 81 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 102 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 67 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 103 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 122 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 114 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 40 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 104 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 59 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 238 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 35 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 69 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 30 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 35 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 38 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 68 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 69 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 83 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 96 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 99 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 121 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 125 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 161 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 165 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 174 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 178 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 16.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 15.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Lorenzo

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango latin pop, local news AAC 64 kbps
RADIO ESLA AAC
Radio Sololá 88.7 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Dinámica 89.9 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Lorenzo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Caracol del Tiempo
Museo K`ojajaay
Museo Tzununya
Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria

Libraries in San Lorenzo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
tienda el alfa0.0

Farmers Markets in San Lorenzo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CENTRO COMERICIAL
Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya
Mercado de San Martín de Porres
Mercado La Terminal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal No. 5

Stadiums & Teams in San Lorenzo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Lorenzo

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

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 Lorenzo

What is the population of San Lorenzo?

San Lorenzo has a population of 2,165 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 213.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Lorenzo?

San Lorenzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.6 inches.

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