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Santa Rosa de Lima, Guatemala

Santa Rosa Department · Guatemala

Santa Rosa de Lima is a small city in Santa Rosa Department, Guatemala with a population of 5,984. Elevation: 3,110 ft (948 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,984 Population 92/sq mi density
3,110 ft Elevation 948 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
62.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Santa Rosa de Lima

Santa Rosa de Lima

Santa Rosa de Lima is a municipality in La Unión Department of El Salvador.

People

Population5,984
Density92/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain62.3 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Population5,984
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Coordinates14.3881°, -90.2956°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSanta Rosa Department
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation62.3 inches (1,583 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa de Lima

Santa Rosa de Lima is a small city in Guatemala (Santa Rosa Department) with a population of 5,984. The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet (948 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Climate in Santa Rosa de Lima

Santa Rosa de Lima has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 250.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 176.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 239.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 115.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.6
Santa Rosa de Lima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Guatemala avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Area65.3 sq mi (169.1 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates14.3881°N, 90.2956°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,569 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 104 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 99 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 127 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 99 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 97 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 93 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 75 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 93 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 80 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 21 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 122 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 49 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 126 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 97 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 50 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 72 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 144 km
Aug 23, 2025 88 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 148 km
Dec 4, 1997 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.0 92 km
Aug 25, 2003 5 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala M6.0 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Adrian (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 210 km
2001 Iris Category 4 264 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 106 km
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 131 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuilapa-Barbarena (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 13 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 29 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 33 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 34 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 43 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 45 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 46 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 49 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 56 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 64 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 64 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 66 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 68 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 74 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 78 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
April 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in
August 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 11.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Santa Rosa de Lima has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in December to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santa Rosa de Lima

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Infinita MP3 128 kbps
Radio Punto 90.5 Guatemala 90.5 fm, américa MP3
Radio Viva 95.3 Guatemala 95.3 fm, español MP3
La Jefa Radio El Salvador (SV) banda, grupero MP3
Exa FM 101.7 Guatemala 101.7 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Clásica 102.5 Guatemala 102.5 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Red 106.1 Guatemala 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Exa FM Guatemala 101.7 fm, centroamérica MP3
Actitud 100.9 \, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Actitud christian music MP3 128 kbps
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Guate digital MP3 128 kbps
Actitud 100.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ixchel community radio AAC
Globo 98.9 Guatemala 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mía 93.7 Guatemala 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Santa Rosa de Lima

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Mima
Ferrari
Fundación Rozas-Botrán
MURB art museum
Museo de Arqueología y Etnología
Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida'
Museo de Arte Moderno 'Carlos Mérida'
Museo de la Iglesia de San Francisco
Museo de los Niños
Museo de los Niños
Museo de Los Niños
Museo del Ejército de Guatemala
Museo del Ejército de Guatemala
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra"
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural "Jorge Ibarra"
Museo Numismático de Guatemala
Museo Popol Vuh

Libraries in Santa Rosa de Lima

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala0.0
Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala0.0
Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala, zona 50.0
Biblioteca del Banco de Guatemala, zona 50.0
Biblioteca Ludwig Von Mises - UFM0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Frrancisco Cuevas0.0
CCC/BCD0.0
Edificio schafer0.0
Edificio schafer0.0
Edificio schafer0.0
Fouders' Library and Educational Resource Center0.0
Gobal Paper0.0
Gobal Paper0.0
Gobal Paper0.0
La Teca0.0
La Teca0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Rosa de Lima

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Amate
Mercado Cervantes
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de Boca del Monte
Mercado de Boca del Monte
Mercado de Boca del Monte
Mercado El Gallito
Mercado el Tierrero
Mercado Justo Rufino Barrios
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Palmita
Mercado La Villa de Guadalupe
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Villa Canales
Mercado Municipal Fraijanes
Mercado Municipal Santa Catarina Pinula
Mercado Sur Dos
Plaza del Comercio Popular
Plaza del Comercio Popular

Hotels in Santa Rosa de Lima

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sky breeze Hotel

Restaurants in Santa Rosa de Lima

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rancho San Jorge

Gas Stations in Santa Rosa de Lima

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Tres Marías
Estación Tres Marías
Gasolinera Don Arturo Roselia
Gasolinera Omar

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosa de Lima

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Manuel F. Carrera (El Trébol)
Parque Erick Barrondo

Airports Near Santa Rosa de Lima

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Iztapa AeroclubSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Rosa de Lima

51 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AGAR
BIOLAB
BIOLAB
Blu Medical
cadeg
CAPI
Centro de Especialidades Oculares
Centro de Especialidades Oculares
Centro de Salud de la zona 3
Centro de Salud de la zona 3
Centro de Terapia Infantil
Centro Médico Theilheimer
Centro Médico Theilheimer
Cericap
Cericap
clinica de alergias
Clínica de Nutrición Aplicada CLINAP
Clínica de Obesidad y Nutricion
Clínica Dental Larrie
Clínica Dental Larrie
Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a.
Clínica medica renal emanuel, s.a.
Clínica Municipal
Clínica Municipal
Clínica Oftalmológica
Clínica Quiropráctica A. López
Clínicas del Dr. Help
Clínicas del Dr. Help
Clínicas Médicas
CLINITAD
Dispensario Municipal
Dispensario Municipal
Dr. Heráclito Enríquez
Edificio Verona
EPss
EPss
Fundación Marco Antonio
Fundación Marco Antonio
Gastrosoluciones
Hope International
Laboratorio Clinico
Medicorp
NIAC Laboratorio Clinico
NIAC Laboratorio Clinico
Nuestras Clínicas
Prevención Cancer de Mama Guatemala
Salud al Alcance EPSS
Salud al Alcance EPSS
Sanatorio
Sanatorio
Velvet Physical Therapy

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 Rosa de Lima

What is the population of Santa Rosa de Lima?

Santa Rosa de Lima has a population of 5,984 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 65.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa de Lima?

Santa Rosa de Lima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.3 inches.

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