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San Luis, Guatemala

Petén · Guatemala

San Luis is a small city in Petén, Guatemala with a population of 6,776. Elevation: 1,250 ft (381 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

6,776 Population 8/sq mi density
1,250 ft Elevation 381 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
132.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About San Luis

San Luis

San Luis är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i departementet Petén, i den nordöstra delen av landet, 210 km nordost om huvudstaden Guatemala City. San Luis ligger 381 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 6 776.

People

Population6,776
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain132.6 in/yr
Sunny Days146/yr
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Population6,776
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Coordinates16.1989°, -89.4403°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvincePetén
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation132.6 inches (3,368 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Luis

San Luis is a small city in Guatemala (Petén) with a population of 6,776. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

San Luis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Guatemala avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days146 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area889.4 sq mi (2,303.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates16.1989°N, 89.4403°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.6"
249% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 24.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 127 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 126 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 143 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 54 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 117 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 112 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 98 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 112 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 135 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 145 km
Jan 4, 2018 11 km N of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M4.6 144 km
Nov 21, 1995 12 km WSW of Gualán, Guatemala M4.5 125 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 104 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 101 km
Oct 27, 1993 9 km N of San Joaquín, Honduras M4.5 132 km
Dec 18, 1995 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.5 86 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 114 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 170 km
2020 Nana Category 1 139 km
2016 Earl Category 1 145 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 293 km
2010 Richard Category 2 136 km
2001 Iris Category 4 79 km
2000 Keith Category 4 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 153 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 185 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 78°F (25°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 18.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 24.8 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 19.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 16.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 12.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in

San Luis has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (24.8") and April the driest (3.1").

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Museums in San Luis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Naj Tunich Painting replicas

Restaurants in San Luis

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor El Viajero
prados del sol

Gas Stations in San Luis

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Banks in San Luis

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAM

Airports Near San Luis

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mundo Maya International AirportFRSMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Fray Bartolome AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirportSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPNDSmall 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 Luis

What is the population of San Luis?

San Luis has a population of 6,776 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 889.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Luis?

San Luis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.6 inches.

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