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Sololá, Guatemala
Sololá · Guatemala
Sololá is a mid-size city in Sololá, Guatemala with a population of 45,373. Elevation: 6,706 ft (2,044 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sololá
Sololá is a city in Guatemala. It is the capital of the department of Sololá and the administrative seat of Sololá municipality. It is located close to Lake Atitlán.
People
Climate
| Population | 45,373 |
| Population Density | 560 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,706 ft (2,044 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7707°, -91.1834° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Sololá |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.3 inches (2,014 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sololá
Sololá is a mid-size city in Guatemala (Sololá) with a population of 45,373. The city sits at an elevation of 6,706 feet (2,044 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.
Climate in Sololá
Sololá has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is May (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2406 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,706 ft (2,044 m) |
| Area | 81.1 sq mi (210.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7707°N, 91.1834°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 | - | 15 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 116 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toliman (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 18 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 36 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 40 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 45 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 47 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 76 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 107 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 108 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
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 |
Sololá 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").
Schools in Sololá
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academía de Mecanografia y Computacion "El Estudiante" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Científico Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Preescolar El Barranco | - | - | - | - |
| Academia Comercial Solola | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Chuimanzana | - | - | - | - |
| Comunitario Maya Titobäl Maya Tz'olojya | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Integral Sololateco | - | - | - | - |
| English Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Academia y Centro de Aprendizaje de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación "La Enseñanza" | - | - | - | - |
| Seminario Mayor Nuestra Señora del Camino | - | - | - | - |
| Preescolar El Barranco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tipo Federación Jose Vitelio Ralón | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sololá
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 Sololá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación cojolya de tejedores mayas | ||||
| Azul Maya Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Casa Cakchiquel | ||||
| Centro Cultural | ||||
| Museo De Máscaras Ceremoniales | ||||
| Museo de sitio de Iximché | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Lacustre Atitlán | ||||
| Museo Regional | ||||
| Museo Tzununya |
Libraries in Sololá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Tecpan Guatemala | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sololá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacenes Tropigas | |||||
| Central de Mayoreo | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chuguila | |||||
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| 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, Tecpan | |||||
| Plaza Ordoñez |
Hotels in Sololá
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sololá
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sololá
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sololá
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sololá
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sololá
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sololá
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sololá
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sololá
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sololá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Los Pollos | ||||
| Cervicería |
Stadiums & Teams in Sololá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sololá
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | Large Airport |
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Canilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Naranjo Airport | ENJ | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | - | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| Quiché Airport | AQB | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santiago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sololá
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Auditorium Getzemani Asamblea de Dios | |
| Capilla de San Simón de Cirene Gran Mam | |
| Casa de Oracion San Miguel Arcangel | |
| Cementerio General Sololá | |
| Centro Naturista Integral Castro | |
| Centro Naturista Sinai | |
| Hogar de Cristo | |
| Iglesia de Dios E.C. | |
| IGLESIA EL CALVARIO | |
| Iglesia Episcopal Santa María de Dios | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Emanuel | |
| Salón de la Renovación Carismática Católica Parroquia de la Asunción Sololá | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sololá
What is the population of Sololá?
Sololá has a population of 45,373 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 560 people per square mile, spread across 81.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sololá?
Sololá 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.