Masagua weather in October
In October, Masagua sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 413 mm of rain across 28.8 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in October, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Masagua's 8th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Masagua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 413 mm
- 28.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:58 AM – 5:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.76 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical October day in Masagua reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 20 |
| 2 | 27 | 20 |
| 3 | 27 | 20 |
| 4 | 27 | 20 |
| 5 | 27 | 20 |
| 6 | 27 | 20 |
| 7 | 27 | 20 |
| 8 | 27 | 20 |
| 9 | 27 | 20 |
| 10 | 27 | 20 |
| 11 | 27 | 20 |
| 12 | 27 | 20 |
| 13 | 27 | 20 |
| 14 | 27 | 20 |
| 15 | 27 | 20 |
| 16 | 27 | 20 |
| 17 | 27 | 20 |
| 18 | 27 | 20 |
| 19 | 27 | 19 |
| 20 | 27 | 19 |
| 21 | 27 | 19 |
| 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 23 | 27 | 19 |
| 24 | 28 | 19 |
| 25 | 28 | 19 |
| 26 | 28 | 19 |
| 27 | 28 | 19 |
| 28 | 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 28 | 19 |
| 30 | 28 | 19 |
| 31 | 28 | 19 |
Masagua weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 18° | 10 | 3.1 | 11.3 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 30° / 18° | 9 | 2.7 | 11.5 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 30° / 19° | 29 | 7.7 | 11.9 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 30° / 20° | 86 | 17.2 | 12.3 | 4.5 |
| May | 28° / 20° | 299 | 27.8 | 12.6 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 28° / 20° | 360 | 28.8 | 12.8 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 28° / 20° | 320 | 30.2 | 12.8 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 28° / 20° | 358 | 30.4 | 12.5 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 27° / 20° | 421 | 29.5 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 27° / 20° | 413 | 28.8 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 19° | 146 | 19.2 | 11.3 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 18° | 27 | 7.4 | 11.2 | 6.8 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 79%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 92 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 92 |
| 2 | 10 | 90 |
| 3 | 11 | 89 |
| 4 | 11 | 89 |
| 5 | 11 | 89 |
| 6 | 12 | 88 |
| 7 | 12 | 88 |
| 8 | 13 | 87 |
| 9 | 13 | 87 |
| 10 | 13 | 87 |
| 11 | 13 | 87 |
| 12 | 14 | 86 |
| 13 | 14 | 86 |
| 14 | 15 | 85 |
| 15 | 16 | 84 |
| 16 | 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 18 | 82 |
| 18 | 19 | 81 |
| 19 | 21 | 79 |
| 20 | 22 | 78 |
| 21 | 24 | 76 |
| 22 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 28 | 72 |
| 24 | 30 | 70 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 33 | 67 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Masagua gets around 413 mm of rain over 28.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 93% and peaks near 99% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 |
| 2 | 99 |
| 3 | 98 |
| 4 | 98 |
| 5 | 98 |
| 6 | 98 |
| 7 | 98 |
| 8 | 98 |
| 9 | 98 |
| 10 | 98 |
| 11 | 98 |
| 12 | 97 |
| 13 | 97 |
| 14 | 97 |
| 15 | 97 |
| 16 | 96 |
| 17 | 96 |
| 18 | 95 |
| 19 | 94 |
| 20 | 93 |
| 21 | 92 |
| 22 | 91 |
| 23 | 90 |
| 24 | 88 |
| 25 | 87 |
| 26 | 86 |
| 27 | 85 |
| 28 | 84 |
| 29 | 83 |
| 30 | 82 |
| 31 | 81 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the muggy band about 74% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 76 |
| Oppressive (%) | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 25 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 25 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 74 | 24 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 74 | 24 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 74 | 24 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 75 | 23 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 75 | 23 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 75 | 23 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 75 | 23 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 76 | 22 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 76 | 22 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 75 | 22 |
| 19 | 1 | 3 | 75 | 21 |
| 20 | 1 | 4 | 74 | 21 |
| 21 | 1 | 4 | 75 | 20 |
| 22 | 1 | 5 | 75 | 19 |
| 23 | 2 | 5 | 74 | 19 |
| 24 | 2 | 6 | 74 | 18 |
| 25 | 2 | 6 | 75 | 17 |
| 26 | 2 | 7 | 75 | 16 |
| 27 | 2 | 8 | 75 | 15 |
| 28 | 2 | 8 | 76 | 14 |
| 29 | 3 | 9 | 75 | 13 |
| 30 | 3 | 9 | 76 | 12 |
| 31 | 3 | 10 | 76 | 11 |
Wind in October
Winds average 4 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:56 AM to 6:02 AM, and sunset from 5:49 PM to 5:32 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:48 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 5:56 | 5:47 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 5:56 | 5:46 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 5:57 | 5:46 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:57 | 5:45 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:57 | 5:44 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:57 | 5:44 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:57 | 5:43 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 5:57 | 5:42 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 5:57 | 5:42 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 5:57 | 5:41 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:40 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:40 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:39 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:39 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:38 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:38 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 5:59 | 5:37 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 5:59 | 5:37 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 5:59 | 5:36 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 5:59 | 5:36 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:35 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:35 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:00 | 5:34 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:34 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:01 | 5:33 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:01 | 5:33 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:01 | 5:32 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:02 | 5:32 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:02 | 5:32 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.76 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.76 kWh/m² to a high of 6.34 kWh/m² in March across the year — October's 4.76 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Masagua
In October, Masagua sits inside its atlantic hurricane and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Masagua sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Masagua's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Masagua?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Masagua.
What to pack for Masagua in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Masagua sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 29 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Masagua in October
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 37 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 Masagua in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Masagua peaks around April 14 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 at about 8 (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 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 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 | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Masagua in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Masagua is worst in April — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 33 | 34 | 37 | 47 | 44 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 40 | 37 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | Moderate |
| Feb | 34 | Moderate |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 47 | Poor |
| May | 44 | Poor |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 30 | Moderate |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 37 | Poor |
| Nov | 40 | Poor |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Masagua?
Masagua sits at 14.2°N, 90.8°W, 118 m above sea level, in Guatemala. The nearest listed city is Escuintla, 13 km away.
Topography around Masagua
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Masagua.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Masagua has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 75 m around an average of 112 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 950 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,945 m.
The land around Masagua is covered by cropland (35%), trees (33%) and grassland (28%) within 3 km, trees (39%), grassland (31%) and cropland (26%) within 16 km, and trees (46%) and water (23%) within 80 km.
Guatemala travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 43% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 49%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 23.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 510
- 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 Masagua (14.2031°, -90.8481°, elevation 118 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).