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San Pédro Jocopilas, Guatemala
Quiché · Guatemala
San Pédro Jocopilas is a small town in Quiché, Guatemala with a population of 1,040. Elevation: 7,021 ft (2,140 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Pédro Jocopilas
San Pedro Jocopilas är en kommunhuvudort i Guatemala. Den ligger i departementet Departamento del Quiché, i den centrala delen av landet, 80 km nordväst om huvudstaden Guatemala City. San Pedro Jocopilas ligger 2 134 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 040.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,040 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,021 ft (2,140 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.0953°, -91.1514° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quiché |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.9 inches (1,878 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Pédro Jocopilas
San Pédro Jocopilas is a small town in Guatemala (Quiché) with a population of 1,040. The city sits at an elevation of 7,021 feet (2,140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,021 ft (2,140 m) |
| Area | 50.8 sq mi (131.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0953°N, 91.1514°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 50 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 147 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 52 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 57 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 72 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 75 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 103 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 132 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 12.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in |
San Pédro Jocopilas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 57°F in January to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.3") and January the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near San Pédro Jocopilas
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Ixchel | community radio | AAC | |
| Radio Activa 95.1 FM. En linea católica | católica, diócesis sololá-chimaltenango | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in San Pédro Jocopilas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo de Q'umarkaj | ||||
| Museo Regional |
Farmers Markets in San Pédro Jocopilas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| La Curacao | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado de Chichicastenango | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Breweries in San Pédro Jocopilas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Los Pollos |
Stadiums & Teams in San Pédro Jocopilas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Pédro Jocopilas
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| Coban Airport | CBV | Medium Airport |
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Barillas upper | — | Small Airport |
| Canilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of San Pédro Jocopilas?
San Pédro Jocopilas has a population of 1,040 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 50.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Pédro Jocopilas?
San Pédro Jocopilas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.