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Zunilito, Guatemala

Suchitepeque · Guatemala

Zunilito is a small town in Suchitepeque, Guatemala with a population of 2,745. Elevation: 2,582 ft (787 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2,745 Population 97/sq mi density
2,582 ft Elevation 787 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
125.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guatemala Timezone

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About Zunilito

Zunilito is a municipality in the Suchitepéquez department of Guatemala. It is situated at 790 m above sea level. It covers an area of 78 km2.

People

Population2,745
Density97/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain125.6 in/yr
Sunny Days169/yr
Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Population2,745
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Coordinates14.6126°, -91.5098°
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Country🇬🇹 Guatemala
State / ProvinceSuchitepeque
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation125.6 inches (3,189 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zunilito

Zunilito is a small town in Guatemala (Suchitepeque) with a population of 2,745. The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet (787 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 125.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.

Zunilito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 125.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Guatemala avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Area28.4 sq mi (73.7 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates14.6126°N, 91.5098°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 125.6"
230% above Guatemala avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 22.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,420 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 81 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 123 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 63 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 103 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 130 km
Jun 22, 2017 28 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.8 115 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 102 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 27 km
Jan 21, 2003 33 km S of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.5 135 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 89 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 94 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 66 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 105 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 40 km
May 10, 1998 28 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala M6.3 133 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 108 km
Jun 6, 1999 6 km ESE of Puerto San José, Guatemala M6.3 113 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 57 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 53 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 114 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 1 251 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 251 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 29 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 81 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Maria (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 17 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 21 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 35 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 69 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 70 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 84 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 87 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 101 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 124 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 129 km
Moyuta Stratovolcano 1,662 m (5,453 ft) Unknown 165 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 167 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 175 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 179 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 22.7 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 15.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 18.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 21.8 in
October 76°F (25°C) 19.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Zunilito has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 125.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (22.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Zunilito

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 Zunilito

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Intercultural de Quetzaltenango
Chocolatería Doña Pancha
Museo Caracol del Tiempo
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 Zunilito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca municipal0.0
tienda el alfa0.0

Farmers Markets in Zunilito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CENTRO COMERICIAL
Mercado de Artesanía Tzunun'Ya
Mercado de San Martín de Porres
Mercado la Democracia
Mercado La Terminal
Mercado La Terminal
Mercado Las Flores
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal El Centro
Mercado Municipal No. 5
Mercado Trigales

Stadiums & Teams in Zunilito

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zunilito

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
San José AirportGSJMedium Airport
Canilla AirportSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportENJSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Jayabaj AirportSmall Airport
La Noria AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
Quiché AirportAQBSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Tiquisate AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
Zacualpa AirportSmall 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 Zunilito

What is the population of Zunilito?

Zunilito has a population of 2,745 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 28.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zunilito?

Zunilito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.6 inches.

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