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San Miguel Acatán, Guatemala
Huehuetenango · Guatemala
San Miguel Acatán is a small town in Huehuetenango, Guatemala with a population of 2,773. Elevation: 5,879 ft (1,792 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Miguel Acatán
San Miguel Acatán is a municipality in the Guatemalan department of Huehuetenango. The Mayan language of Akateko is spoken here. The population in 2018 was 34,006.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,773 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,879 ft (1,792 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.7040°, -91.5977° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Huehuetenango |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.5 inches (1,816 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Miguel Acatán
San Miguel Acatán is a small town in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) with a population of 2,773. The city sits at an elevation of 5,879 feet (1,792 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,879 ft (1,792 m) |
| Area | 2,995.6 sq mi (7,758.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7040°N, 91.5977°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 84 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 101 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 105 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 155 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 157 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 182 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 12.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in |
San Miguel Acatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 56°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (1.0").
Radio Stations near San Miguel Acatán
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Ranchito (Morelia) - 102.5 FM - XHRPA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Morelia, MI (MX) | 102.5, 102.5 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Raza (Los Reyes) - 92.5 FM - XHGQ-FM - Los Reyes, MI (MX) | 92.5, 92.5 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| XHMO-FM 93.9 "Radio Disney" Morelia, MC (MX) | morelia, pop | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| XHLY "Los 40 Principales" 92.3 FM Morelia, MC (MX) | latin pop, morelia | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Candela Apatzingán 95.1 FM - 1340 AM (MX) | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Match Morelia - 93.9 FM - XHMO-FM - Morelia, MI (MX) | acir, estación | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| 2022 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) | 92.3 fm, adult | MP3 | |
| Romatica (MX) | — | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Candela Zamora 94.1 FM (MX) | banda, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Candela (Zacapu) - 97.7 FM - XHZU-FM - Cadena RASA - Zacapu, MI (MX) | 97.7, 97.7 fm | AAC | |
| Clasics (Morelia) - 99.1 FM - XHMOM-FM - Medios Radiofónicos de Michoacán - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) | 99.1 fm, clasics | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Candela (Morelia) - 90.1 FM / 570 AM - XHLQ-FM / XELQ-AM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI (MX) | 570, 570 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BRISAS DE MONTEBELLO 89.9 (La Trinitaria) - 89.9 FM - XHCTN-FM - Sistema Chiapaneco de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía - La Trinitaria, Chiapas (MX) | 89.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Sensitiva 88.3 (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI (MX) | 88.3, 88.3 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 2021 FM - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI (MX) | 92.3, 92.3 fm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Máxima 100.9 FM Morelia (MX) | hits, latin pop | AAC 131 kbps | |
| LOS40 Zamora - 88.1 FM - XHZN-FM - Grupo Radio Zamora - Zamora, MI (MX) | 88.1, 88.1 fm | MP3 | |
| 2023 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) | 92.3 fm, adult hits | MP3 | |
| Mix 100.3 FM HD Tacambaro (MX) | — | AAC | |
| Media News 92.7 FM (MX) | adult contemporary, hits | MP3 256 kbps | |
| MIX Morelia - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, MI (MX) | 101.7, 101.7 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Lokura FM Grupera Apatzingán 99.1 FM (MX) | apatzingán, banda | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Sensitiva (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI (MX) | 88.3, 88.3 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Exa FM (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán (MX) | 89.9 fm, contemporary hits | AAC | |
| Radio Nicolita (MX) | public, pública | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nicolaita (MX) | cultura, cultural | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vive (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - Morelia, Michoacán (MX) | 106.1 fm, concesión social | MP3 | |
| La Grande de Michoacán (Zitácuaro) - 95.1 FM - XHLX-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán (MX) | 95.1, 95.1 fm | AAC | |
| La Mexicanita sapichu 104.5 FM El Sicuicho (MX) | concesión comunitaria, el sicuicho | MP3 | |
| La Ke Buena Apatzingán - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán (MX) | 94.3 fm, américa | MP3 |
Museums in San Miguel Acatán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Balam |
Farmers Markets in San Miguel Acatán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Soloma (Actualemnte en disputa con la iglesia) | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No.1 | |||||
| Mercado y Terminal de Santa Eulalia | |||||
| Municipal Market |
Hotels in San Miguel Acatán
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Miguel Acatán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Miguel Acatán
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barillas upper | — | Small Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Comitan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flore del Norte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Ixquisis Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Angeles Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Miguel Aleman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Generación Maya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| Rancho Pal | — | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Copalar Airport | CJT | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | — | Small Airport |
| Yalcok Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Miguel Acatán?
San Miguel Acatán has a population of 2,773 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 Miguel Acatán?
San Miguel Acatán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.5 inches.