Ahuachapan weather in April
In April, Ahuachapan sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 54 mm of rain across 11.1 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Ahuachapan's 6th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ahuachapan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- 11.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:50 AM – 6:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Ahuachapan is city in El Salvador.
- Density
- 139/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1862
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical April day in Ahuachapan reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and about 1°C warmer than May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 19 |
| 2 | 31 | 19 |
| 3 | 31 | 19 |
| 4 | 31 | 19 |
| 5 | 31 | 19 |
| 6 | 31 | 19 |
| 7 | 31 | 19 |
| 8 | 31 | 19 |
| 9 | 31 | 19 |
| 10 | 31 | 19 |
| 11 | 31 | 19 |
| 12 | 31 | 19 |
| 13 | 31 | 19 |
| 14 | 30 | 19 |
| 15 | 30 | 19 |
| 16 | 30 | 19 |
| 17 | 30 | 19 |
| 18 | 30 | 19 |
| 19 | 30 | 19 |
| 20 | 30 | 19 |
| 21 | 30 | 19 |
| 22 | 30 | 19 |
| 23 | 30 | 19 |
| 24 | 30 | 20 |
| 25 | 30 | 20 |
| 26 | 30 | 20 |
| 27 | 30 | 20 |
| 28 | 30 | 20 |
| 29 | 30 | 20 |
| 30 | 30 | 20 |
Ahuachapan weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 17° | 3 | 1.1 | 11.3 | 7.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 17° | 3 | 1.2 | 11.5 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 30° / 18° | 13 | 3.9 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 19° | 54 | 11.1 | 12.3 | 4.8 |
| May | 29° / 20° | 210 | 23.3 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 28° / 20° | 286 | 25.2 | 12.8 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 29° / 20° | 142 | 16.8 | 12.7 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 20° | 203 | 21.7 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 28° / 19° | 321 | 26.9 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 28° / 19° | 231 | 20.6 | 11.7 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 18° | 37 | 5.8 | 11.4 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 28° / 17° | 9 | 2 | 11.2 | 7.4 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 31% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 34%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 81 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 48 | 48 | 45 |
| Cloudier (%) | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 52 | 52 | 55 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | 19 |
| 2 | 81 | 19 |
| 3 | 79 | 21 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 78 | 22 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 71 | 29 |
| 12 | 70 | 30 |
| 13 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 68 | 32 |
| 16 | 67 | 33 |
| 17 | 67 | 33 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 54 | 46 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Ahuachapan gets around 54 mm of rain over 11.1 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 53% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 25 |
| 3 | 26 |
| 4 | 27 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 31 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 10 | 32 |
| 11 | 33 |
| 12 | 33 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 35 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 17 | 36 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 39 |
| 21 | 40 |
| 22 | 41 |
| 23 | 43 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 46 |
| 26 | 47 |
| 27 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 52 |
| 30 | 53 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 42% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Muggy (%) | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 20 | 49 | 25 | 0 |
| 2 | 5 | 19 | 49 | 26 | 0 |
| 3 | 5 | 19 | 48 | 28 | 0 |
| 4 | 4 | 18 | 48 | 30 | 0 |
| 5 | 4 | 18 | 47 | 31 | 0 |
| 6 | 4 | 18 | 46 | 32 | 0 |
| 7 | 4 | 18 | 45 | 34 | 0 |
| 8 | 4 | 17 | 44 | 35 | 0 |
| 9 | 3 | 17 | 43 | 36 | 0 |
| 10 | 3 | 17 | 42 | 37 | 0 |
| 11 | 3 | 17 | 42 | 37 | 0 |
| 12 | 3 | 18 | 41 | 38 | 0 |
| 13 | 3 | 18 | 40 | 39 | 0 |
| 14 | 3 | 18 | 40 | 39 | 0 |
| 15 | 3 | 18 | 39 | 40 | 0 |
| 16 | 3 | 17 | 39 | 40 | 0 |
| 17 | 3 | 17 | 38 | 41 | 1 |
| 18 | 3 | 17 | 38 | 42 | 1 |
| 19 | 3 | 17 | 37 | 42 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 16 | 37 | 44 | 1 |
| 21 | 2 | 16 | 36 | 45 | 2 |
| 22 | 2 | 15 | 35 | 46 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 | 15 | 34 | 47 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 | 14 | 33 | 49 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 | 13 | 31 | 51 | 3 |
| 26 | 2 | 12 | 30 | 53 | 3 |
| 27 | 2 | 12 | 29 | 54 | 3 |
| 28 | 1 | 11 | 29 | 56 | 3 |
| 29 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 58 | 3 |
| 30 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 60 | 3 |
Wind in April
Winds average 6 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:01 AM to 5:42 AM, and sunset from 6:08 PM to 6:11 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:01 | 6:08 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:00 | 6:08 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:59 | 6:08 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:08 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:58 | 6:08 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:57 | 6:08 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:08 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:08 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:08 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:08 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:08 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:53 | 6:08 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:52 | 6:09 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:52 | 6:09 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:51 | 6:09 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:09 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:09 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:09 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:48 | 6:09 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:47 | 6:10 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:47 | 6:10 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:46 | 6:10 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:45 | 6:10 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:45 | 6:10 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:10 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:11 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:11 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:11 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:42 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.38 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.83 kWh/m² to a high of 6.42 kWh/m² in March across the year — April's 6.38 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ahuachapan
None of Ahuachapan's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ahuachapan sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Ahuachapan's monsoon runs August–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Ahuachapan?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Ahuachapan for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ahuachapan in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Ahuachapan sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ahuachapan in April
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 33 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Ahuachapan in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ahuachapan peaks around April 13 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Ahuachapan in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ahuachapan is worst in April — around 34 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (January, 16 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 16 | 17 | 21 | 34 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 34 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Ahuachapan?
Ahuachapan sits at 13.9°N, 89.8°W, 770 m above sea level, in El Salvador. The nearest listed city is Chalchuapa, 19 km away.
Topography around Ahuachapan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ahuachapan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ahuachapan has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 406 m around an average of 775 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,866 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,681 m.
The land around Ahuachapan is covered by trees (62%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, trees (72%) within 16 km, and trees (44%), water (24%) and grassland (22%) within 80 km.
El Salvador travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 115 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,767
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 7.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 20.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 523
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ahuachapan (13.924°, -89.8434°, elevation 770 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).