Sonzacate weather in November
In November, Sonzacate sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 73 mm of rain across 11.7 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in November, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of November to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Sonzacate's 6th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sonzacate's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- 11.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:04 AM – 5:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Sonzacate is district in Central Sonsonate, El Salvador.
- Density
- 1,839/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical November day in Sonzacate reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 21 |
| 2 | 29 | 21 |
| 3 | 29 | 21 |
| 4 | 29 | 21 |
| 5 | 29 | 21 |
| 6 | 29 | 21 |
| 7 | 29 | 21 |
| 8 | 29 | 21 |
| 9 | 29 | 21 |
| 10 | 29 | 21 |
| 11 | 29 | 21 |
| 12 | 29 | 21 |
| 13 | 29 | 21 |
| 14 | 29 | 21 |
| 15 | 29 | 21 |
| 16 | 29 | 21 |
| 17 | 29 | 21 |
| 18 | 29 | 21 |
| 19 | 29 | 21 |
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| 23 | 29 | 21 |
| 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 25 | 29 | 21 |
| 26 | 29 | 20 |
| 27 | 29 | 20 |
| 28 | 29 | 20 |
| 29 | 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 29 | 20 |
How November really feels in Sonzacate
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Sonzacate weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 9th-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 | 29° / 20° | 5 | 1.5 | 11.3 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 30° / 20° | 5 | 1.7 | 11.5 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 30° / 21° | 18 | 5.4 | 11.9 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 65 | 14.3 | 12.3 | 4.6 |
| May | 29° / 22° | 267 | 26.5 | 12.6 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 328 | 28.1 | 12.8 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 250 | 26.2 | 12.7 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 298 | 27.8 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 398 | 29.3 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 28° / 21° | 336 | 26.3 | 11.7 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 73 | 11.7 | 11.4 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 20° | 12 | 2.9 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 49 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 57 | 43 |
| 7 | 59 | 41 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 66 | 34 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 71 | 29 |
| 17 | 73 | 27 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 74 | 26 |
| 20 | 74 | 26 |
| 21 | 74 | 26 |
| 22 | 74 | 26 |
| 23 | 75 | 25 |
| 24 | 75 | 25 |
| 25 | 75 | 25 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 77 | 23 |
| 29 | 78 | 22 |
| 30 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Sonzacate gets around 73 mm of rain over 11.7 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 38% and peaks near 62% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 58 |
| 4 | 56 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 50 |
| 8 | 49 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 43 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 38 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 33 |
| 19 | 33 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 31 |
| 22 | 30 |
| 23 | 29 |
| 24 | 27 |
| 25 | 26 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 20 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the muggy band about 48% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 74% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Muggy (%) | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Oppressive (%) | 50 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 50 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 39 | 47 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 41 | 45 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 42 | 43 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 43 | 41 |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 44 | 40 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 45 | 38 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 47 | 36 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 48 | 34 |
| 10 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 49 | 32 |
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 49 | 30 |
| 12 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 50 | 29 |
| 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 50 | 27 |
| 14 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 51 | 26 |
| 15 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 52 | 24 |
| 16 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 51 | 23 |
| 17 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 51 | 22 |
| 18 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 51 | 21 |
| 19 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 51 | 20 |
| 20 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 52 | 19 |
| 21 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 51 | 18 |
| 22 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 51 | 17 |
| 23 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 52 | 16 |
| 24 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 51 | 15 |
| 25 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 15 |
| 26 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 50 | 14 |
| 27 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 50 | 13 |
| 28 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 50 | 12 |
| 29 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 50 | 11 |
| 30 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 50 | 10 |
Wind in November
Winds average 7 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of November to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 6:11 AM, and sunset from 5:27 PM to 5:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 5:57 | 5:27 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 5:58 | 5:27 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 5:58 | 5:27 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 5:58 | 5:27 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 5:59 | 5:26 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 5:59 | 5:26 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:00 | 5:26 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:00 | 5:26 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:00 | 5:25 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:25 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:25 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:02 | 5:25 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:02 | 5:25 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:03 | 5:25 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:03 | 5:25 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:04 | 5:25 |
| 17 | 11.3 | 6:04 | 5:25 |
| 18 | 11.3 | 6:04 | 5:25 |
| 19 | 11.3 | 6:05 | 5:25 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 6:05 | 5:25 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 6:06 | 5:25 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 6:06 | 5:25 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 6:07 | 5:25 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 6:07 | 5:25 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 6:08 | 5:25 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 6:09 | 5:25 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:09 | 5:25 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 6:10 | 5:25 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 6:10 | 5:26 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 6:11 | 5:26 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 5.28 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.89 kWh/m² to a high of 6.48 kWh/m² in March across the year — November's 5.28 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Sonzacate
In November, Sonzacate sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sonzacate sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Sonzacate's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Sonzacate?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Sonzacate for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Sonzacate in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Sonzacate sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sonzacate in November
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 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 Sonzacate in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sonzacate peaks around April 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 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) | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Sonzacate in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sonzacate is worst in May — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (January, 14 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) | 14 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 19 | Moderate |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Sonzacate?
Sonzacate sits at 13.7°N, 89.7°W, 275 m above sea level, in El Salvador. The nearest listed city is Sonsonate, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Sonzacate
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sonzacate.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sonzacate has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 268 m around an average of 309 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,324 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,353 m.
The land around Sonzacate is covered by trees (58%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 3 km, trees (69%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (40%), water (30%) and grassland (20%) 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 Sonzacate (13.7342°, -89.7147°, elevation 275 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).