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Zunil, Guatemala
Quetzaltenango · Guatemala
Zunil is a small city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala with a population of 14,118. Elevation: 6,844 ft (2,086 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zunil
Zunil is a town and municipality in the Quetzaltenango department of Guatemala with a surface area of 80 square kilometres (31 sq mi). The town of Zunil is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the city of Quetzaltenango, on the bank of the Salamá River. Zunil has an altitude of approximately 2,075 metres (6,808 ft) above mean sea level. The population of the municipality, which is 100% indigenous, was 14,118 at the 2018 census. The inhabitants speak Kʼicheʼ and Spanish.
There are thermal baths with volcanic water around the town, for example Fuentes Georginas and Almolonga.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,118 |
| Population Density | 420 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,844 ft (2,086 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7846°, -91.4835° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Quetzaltenango |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.5 inches (1,944 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zunil
Zunil is a small city in Guatemala (Quetzaltenango) with a population of 14,118. The city sits at an elevation of 6,844 feet (2,086 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Zunil
Zunil 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 | 57.9°F |
| 7% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,844 ft (2,086 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7846°N, 91.4835°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 | - | 30 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 99 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 70 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 4 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 8 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 73 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 78 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 105 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Tecuamburro | Stratovolcano | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | -960 | 135 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in |
Zunil has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 55°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and January the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Zunil
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo 100, Quetzaltenango | latin pop, local news | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA | - | AAC | |
| Radio Sololá | 88.7 fm, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Zunil
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango | ||||
| Chocolatería Doña Pancha | ||||
| Museo Casa Botrán | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural y Casa de la Cultura de Occidente | ||||
| Museo Ixkik´ del Traje Maya | ||||
| Museo K`ojajaay | ||||
| Museo Tzununya | ||||
| Railway Museum Los Altos | ||||
| Superitendencia de Administracion Tributaria | ||||
| Tertulianos |
Libraries in Zunil
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Geo Liberí y Papeleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zunil
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO COMERICIAL | |||||
| Comercializadora Mexicana | |||||
| mercado central | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya | |||||
| Mercado de San Martín de Porres | |||||
| Mercado la Democracia | |||||
| Mercado La Terminal | |||||
| Mercado Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan Ostuncalco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Centro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal No. 5 | |||||
| Mercado Paloma | |||||
| Mercado Trigales |
Hotels in Zunil
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zunil
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zunil
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zunil
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zunil
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | Small Airport |
| Jayabaj Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Noria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malacatán 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 |
| Santo Tomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tiquisate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uspantan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zacualpa Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zunil
What is the population of Zunil?
Zunil has a population of 14,118 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 420 people per square mile, spread across 33.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zunil?
Zunil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.5 inches.