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Yupiltepeque, Guatemala

Jutiapa · Guatemala

Yupiltepeque is a small town in Jutiapa, Guatemala with a population of 3,028. Elevation: 3,383 ft (1,031 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

3,028 Population 69/sq mi density
3,383 ft Elevation 1,031 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Yupiltepeque

Yupiltepeque is a municipality in the Jutiapa department of Guatemala. Yupiltepeque is a small town with about 13,000 inhabitants. The area is surrounded by a forest.

People

Population3,028
Density69/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Population3,028
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Coordinates14.1971°, -89.7926°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceJutiapa
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation52.5 inches (1,333 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yupiltepeque

Yupiltepeque is a small town in Guatemala (Jutiapa) with a population of 3,028. The city sits at an elevation of 3,383 feet (1,031 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Yupiltepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,383 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Guatemala avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Area43.6 sq mi (113.0 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates14.1971°N, 89.7926°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,455 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 M6.8 138 km
Jun 13, 2007 43 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.7 114 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 109 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 123 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 124 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 113 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 149 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 110 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 118 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 79 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 52 km
May 12, 2017 78 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.2 145 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 138 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 149 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 146 km
Jan 27, 2024 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.1 90 km
Apr 15, 2008 42 km SSE of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.1 112 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 120 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 76 km
Aug 28, 2024 56 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.1 130 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 1 197 km
2001 Iris Category 4 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 84 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 146 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chingo (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 11 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 17 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 23 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 24 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 25 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 28 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 28 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 34 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 35 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 38 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 42 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 43 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 45 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 66 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 67 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 10.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
September 74°F (24°C) 10.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Yupiltepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in December to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Yupiltepeque

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tribu FM (SV) MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa Radio El Salvador (SV) banda, grupero MP3
Radio Salem 92.5 (SV) christian, educational MP3 80 kbps
Plenitud Radio (SV) MP3 64 kbps
Radio Supra 90.5 FM (SV) AAC
Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps
Estéreo Solar 98.3 FM deportes, hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Yupiltepeque

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Santa Ana
CWMuseo de la Moneda
Museo "Stanley H. Boggs"
Museo Ajá
Museo Arqueológico "Casa Blanca"
Museo de Anatomia Humana UNASA
Museo Regional de Occidente

Libraries in Yupiltepeque

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Centro0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública David Granadino0.0

Farmers Markets in Yupiltepeque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Bitcoin de Emprendedores
Mercado
Mercado Colón
Mercado de Pulgas
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Anita Alvarado
Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa
Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa
Mercado Municipal de Chalchuapa
Mercado Municipal de Jutiapa
Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana Edificio 1
Mercado Municipal de Santa Ana, Edificio 2
Mercado Provisional

Breweries in Yupiltepeque

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Casa de las Muñecas
Paris Hilton Cervecería

Stadiums & Teams in Yupiltepeque

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yupiltepeque

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Aurora International AirportGUALarge Airport
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
El Jocotillo AirportSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
El Zapote AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
Las Cachas AirportSmall Airport
Las Mesas AirportSmall Airport
Monterrico AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport

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 Yupiltepeque

What is the population of Yupiltepeque?

Yupiltepeque has a population of 3,028 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 43.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yupiltepeque?

Yupiltepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.

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