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Santa Lucía Utatlán, Guatemala

Sololá · Guatemala

Santa Lucía Utatlán is a small town in Sololá, Guatemala with a population of 1,305. Elevation: 8,192 ft (2,497 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,305 Population 683/sq mi density
8,192 ft Elevation 2,497 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
79.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Santa Lucía Utatlán

Santa Lucía Utatlán is a municipality in the Sololá department of Guatemala.

People

Population1,305
Density683/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain79.3 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation8,192 ft (2,497 m)
Population1,305
Population Density683 / sq mi
Elevation8,192 ft (2,497 m)
Coordinates14.7714°, -91.2670°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSololá
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation79.3 inches (2,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Lucía Utatlán

Santa Lucía Utatlán is a small town in Guatemala (Sololá) with a population of 1,305. The city sits at an elevation of 8,192 feet (2,497 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Santa Lucía Utatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,192 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Guatemala avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,192 ft (2,497 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density683/sq mi
Coordinates14.7714°N, 91.2670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,987 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 M7.4 110 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 148 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 129 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 81 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 121 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 128 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 49 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 138 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 120 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 134 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 62 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 94 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 28 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 111 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 129 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 134 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 33 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 92 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 71 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 144 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 1 260 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 282 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 14 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 110 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 20 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 27 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 31 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 52 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 53 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 66 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 84 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 99 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 105 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 115 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 147 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 152 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 158 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 15.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 10.6 in
August 61°F (16°C) 10.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 15.4 in Wettest
October 60°F (15°C) 10.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in

Santa Lucía Utatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Santa Lucía Utatlán

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango latin pop, local news AAC 64 kbps
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 Santa Lucía Utatlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas
Azul Maya Archaeological Museum
Casa Cakchiquel
Centro Cultural
Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales
Museo K`ojajaay
Museo Lacustre Atitlán
Museo Regional
Museo Tzununya
Tertulianos

Libraries in Santa Lucía Utatlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Geo Liberí y Papeleria0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Lucía Utatlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Almacenes Tropigas
Central de Mayoreo
Centro Comercial Chuguila
CENTRO COMERICIAL
Comercializadora Mexicana
El Gallo más Gallo
Grand Plaza Asis
Mercado
mercado central
Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya
Mercado de Chichicastenango
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Ordoñez

Hotels in Santa Lucía Utatlán

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel China Town
La Encantada Hotel y Restaurante

Restaurants in Santa Lucía Utatlán

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auténtica Comida China
Café y Restaurante Los Olivos
Comedor los Conejos
La Cabaña Encantada
Posada Obed
Restaurante China Town
Restaurante Las Delicias
Restaurante Tat Shuan
Restaurante Valle Nuevo
Santa Rita

Gas Stations in Santa Lucía Utatlán

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación el Descanso
Estación Maranatha
Super 24

Breweries in Santa Lucía Utatlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Los Pollos
Cervicería

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Lucía Utatlán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Lucía Utatlán

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Lucía Utatlán

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamblea de Dios Cristo Viene
Iglesia Evangélica del Príncipe del Rey

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 Santa Lucía Utatlán

What is the population of Santa Lucía Utatlán?

Santa Lucía Utatlán has a population of 1,305 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 683 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Lucía Utatlán?

Santa Lucía Utatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.

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