Palín weather in September
In September, Palín sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 321 mm of rain across 26.9 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in September, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Palín's 11th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Palín's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 321 mm
- 26.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 5:55 AM – 5:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.79 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Palín is human settlement in Palin, Guatemala.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical September day in Palín reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 16 |
| 2 | 25 | 16 |
| 3 | 25 | 16 |
| 4 | 25 | 16 |
| 5 | 25 | 16 |
| 6 | 24 | 16 |
| 7 | 24 | 16 |
| 8 | 24 | 16 |
| 9 | 24 | 16 |
| 10 | 24 | 16 |
| 11 | 24 | 16 |
| 12 | 24 | 16 |
| 13 | 24 | 16 |
| 14 | 24 | 16 |
| 15 | 24 | 16 |
| 16 | 24 | 16 |
| 17 | 24 | 16 |
| 18 | 24 | 16 |
| 19 | 24 | 16 |
| 20 | 24 | 16 |
| 21 | 24 | 16 |
| 22 | 24 | 16 |
| 23 | 24 | 16 |
| 24 | 24 | 16 |
| 25 | 24 | 16 |
| 26 | 24 | 16 |
| 27 | 24 | 16 |
| 28 | 24 | 16 |
| 29 | 24 | 16 |
| 30 | 24 | 16 |
Palín weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 13° | 7 | 2.6 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 26° / 14° | 11 | 3.3 | 11.5 | 8.1 |
| Mar | 26° / 14° | 33 | 8.9 | 11.9 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 26° / 15° | 86 | 17 | 12.3 | 5.6 |
| May | 25° / 16° | 241 | 26.2 | 12.7 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 25° / 16° | 304 | 25.7 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 25° / 16° | 162 | 17.8 | 12.8 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 25° / 16° | 223 | 21.7 | 12.5 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 24° / 16° | 321 | 26.9 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 24° / 16° | 229 | 20.9 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 24° / 14° | 48 | 8.1 | 11.3 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 25° / 14° | 10 | 2.7 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 90%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Cloudier (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 89 |
| 2 | 11 | 89 |
| 3 | 11 | 89 |
| 4 | 11 | 89 |
| 5 | 10 | 90 |
| 6 | 10 | 90 |
| 7 | 10 | 90 |
| 8 | 10 | 90 |
| 9 | 10 | 90 |
| 10 | 10 | 90 |
| 11 | 10 | 90 |
| 12 | 11 | 89 |
| 13 | 11 | 89 |
| 14 | 11 | 89 |
| 15 | 11 | 89 |
| 16 | 11 | 89 |
| 17 | 10 | 90 |
| 18 | 10 | 90 |
| 19 | 10 | 90 |
| 20 | 10 | 90 |
| 21 | 9 | 91 |
| 22 | 9 | 91 |
| 23 | 9 | 91 |
| 24 | 8 | 92 |
| 25 | 8 | 92 |
| 26 | 8 | 92 |
| 27 | 8 | 92 |
| 28 | 9 | 91 |
| 29 | 9 | 91 |
| 30 | 9 | 91 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Palín gets around 321 mm of rain over 26.9 wet days in September, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 89% and peaks near 93% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 |
| 2 | 86 |
| 3 | 87 |
| 4 | 87 |
| 5 | 87 |
| 6 | 87 |
| 7 | 87 |
| 8 | 86 |
| 9 | 86 |
| 10 | 86 |
| 11 | 86 |
| 12 | 86 |
| 13 | 87 |
| 14 | 87 |
| 15 | 88 |
| 16 | 88 |
| 17 | 89 |
| 18 | 89 |
| 19 | 90 |
| 20 | 90 |
| 21 | 91 |
| 22 | 92 |
| 23 | 92 |
| 24 | 93 |
| 25 | 93 |
| 26 | 93 |
| 27 | 92 |
| 28 | 92 |
| 29 | 91 |
| 30 | 90 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the humid band about 89% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 91 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 18 | 82 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 17 | 83 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 16 | 84 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 16 | 84 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 13 | 87 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 13 | 87 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 13 | 87 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 12 | 88 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 9 | 91 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 9 | 91 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 8 | 92 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 7 | 93 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 7 | 93 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 6 | 92 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 | 7 | 91 | 1 |
Wind in September
Winds average 4 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 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 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of September to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 5:54 AM to 5:56 AM, and sunset from 6:11 PM to 5:49 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:11 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:10 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 5:54 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:09 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:08 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:07 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:05 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:04 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:03 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:03 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:00 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 5:59 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 5:59 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 5:58 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:57 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:55 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:54 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:53 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:52 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:51 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:50 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:49 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.79 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.56 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in March across the year — September's 4.79 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 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 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Palín
In September, Palín sits inside its atlantic hurricane and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Palín sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Palín's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Palín?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Palín for sightseeing.
What to pack for Palín in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Palín sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 16°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 27 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Palín in September
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 59 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 Palín in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Palín 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 Palín in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Palín 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 Palín?
Palín sits at 14.4°N, 90.7°W, 1,148 m above sea level, in Guatemala. The nearest listed city is Santa María de Jesús, 10 km away.
Topography around Palín
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Palín.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Palín has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 701 m around an average of 1,221 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,565 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,937 m.
The land around Palín is covered by trees (64%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (68%) within 16 km, and trees (55%) 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 Palín (14.4036°, -90.6966°, elevation 1,148 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).