San Felipe weather in January
In January, San Felipe sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 22 mm of rain across 6 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 11th-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 79% of the time in January, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 06 min at the start of January to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is San Felipe's 1st-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see San Felipe's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- 6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min
- 6:39 AM – 5:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.22 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.0
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical January day in San Felipe reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C warmer than December and about 1°C cooler than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 20 |
| 2 | 29 | 20 |
| 3 | 29 | 20 |
| 4 | 29 | 20 |
| 5 | 30 | 20 |
| 6 | 30 | 20 |
| 7 | 30 | 20 |
| 8 | 30 | 20 |
| 9 | 30 | 20 |
| 10 | 30 | 20 |
| 11 | 30 | 20 |
| 12 | 30 | 20 |
| 13 | 30 | 20 |
| 14 | 30 | 20 |
| 15 | 30 | 20 |
| 16 | 30 | 20 |
| 17 | 30 | 20 |
| 18 | 30 | 20 |
| 19 | 30 | 20 |
| 20 | 30 | 20 |
| 21 | 30 | 20 |
| 22 | 30 | 20 |
| 23 | 30 | 20 |
| 24 | 30 | 20 |
| 25 | 30 | 20 |
| 26 | 30 | 20 |
| 27 | 30 | 20 |
| 28 | 30 | 20 |
| 29 | 30 | 20 |
| 30 | 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 30 | 20 |
How January really feels in San Felipe
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
San Felipe weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 5th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 20° | 22 | 6 | 11.2 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 20° | 17 | 5.2 | 11.5 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 31° / 21° | 53 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 31° / 22° | 133 | 17.9 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 438 | 28.5 | 12.7 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 433 | 29 | 12.8 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 366 | 30.1 | 12.8 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 452 | 30.6 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 542 | 29.5 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 28° / 22° | 541 | 29.8 | 11.7 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 207 | 22 | 11.3 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 29° / 20° | 41 | 10 | 11.2 | 5.9 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in January, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 8%.
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| Clearer (%) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
| Cloudier (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 10 |
| 2 | 90 | 10 |
| 3 | 90 | 10 |
| 4 | 91 | 9 |
| 5 | 91 | 9 |
| 6 | 91 | 9 |
| 7 | 91 | 9 |
| 8 | 91 | 9 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 92 | 8 |
| 11 | 93 | 7 |
| 12 | 93 | 7 |
| 13 | 92 | 8 |
| 14 | 92 | 8 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 93 | 7 |
| 20 | 93 | 7 |
| 21 | 93 | 7 |
| 22 | 93 | 7 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 93 | 7 |
| 27 | 92 | 8 |
| 28 | 92 | 8 |
| 29 | 93 | 7 |
| 30 | 93 | 7 |
| 31 | 93 | 7 |
Chance of precipitation in January
San Felipe gets around 22 mm of rain over 6 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 20% and peaks near 25% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 23 |
| 5 | 22 |
| 6 | 22 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 21 |
| 9 | 20 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 20 |
| 12 | 19 |
| 13 | 19 |
| 14 | 19 |
| 15 | 19 |
| 16 | 19 |
| 17 | 19 |
| 18 | 19 |
| 19 | 19 |
| 20 | 19 |
| 21 | 19 |
| 22 | 19 |
| 23 | 19 |
| 24 | 18 |
| 25 | 18 |
| 26 | 18 |
| 27 | 18 |
| 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 17 |
| 30 | 17 |
| 31 | 17 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the humid band about 48% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 44% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Humid (%) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Muggy (%) | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Oppressive (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 58 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 58 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 34 | 57 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 56 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 54 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 53 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 8 | 39 | 51 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 8 | 40 | 50 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 48 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 8 | 43 | 47 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 8 | 44 | 45 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 8 | 46 | 44 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 8 | 47 | 42 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 8 | 49 | 41 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 8 | 50 | 40 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 8 | 51 | 39 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 7 | 53 | 38 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 7 | 55 | 37 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 7 | 55 | 37 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 7 | 56 | 36 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 36 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 36 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 36 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 36 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 36 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 7 | 56 | 35 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 7 | 56 | 35 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 7 | 56 | 35 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 8 | 55 | 35 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 | 8 | 55 | 35 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 | 8 | 55 | 35 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 5 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 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) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min at the start of January to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:35 AM to 6:39 AM, and sunset from 5:44 PM to 6:00 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 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) | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.1 | 6:35 | 5:44 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:35 | 5:45 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:36 | 5:45 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:36 | 5:46 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:36 | 5:46 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:37 | 5:47 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:37 | 5:47 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:37 | 5:48 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:38 | 5:48 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:38 | 5:49 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:38 | 5:50 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:38 | 5:50 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:39 | 5:51 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:39 | 5:51 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 6:39 | 5:52 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 6:39 | 5:52 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 6:39 | 5:53 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 6:39 | 5:53 |
| 19 | 11.2 | 6:39 | 5:54 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 6:39 | 5:55 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 6:40 | 5:55 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 6:40 | 5:56 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 6:40 | 5:56 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 6:40 | 5:57 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 6:40 | 5:57 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 6:40 | 5:58 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:40 | 5:58 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 6:40 | 5:59 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 6:39 | 5:59 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 6:39 | 6:00 |
| 31 | 11.3 | 6:39 | 6:00 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.22 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.41 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in April across the year — January's 5.22 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 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 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | 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 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for San Felipe
None of San Felipe's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
San Felipe sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
San Felipe's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit San Felipe?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit San Felipe for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for San Felipe in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, San Felipe sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near San Felipe in January
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 55 km away) is warmest in July at about 30°C and coldest in February near 29°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) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in San Felipe in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January 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 San Felipe peaks around April 12 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 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 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 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 | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in San Felipe in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in San Felipe is worst in December — around 45 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.6× the cleanest month (June, 28 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) | 44 | 45 | 41 | 44 | 40 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 37 | 45 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | Poor |
| Feb | 45 | Poor |
| Mar | 41 | Poor |
| Apr | 44 | Poor |
| May | 40 | Poor |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 30 | Moderate |
| Nov | 37 | Poor |
| Dec | 45 | Poor |
Where is San Felipe?
San Felipe sits at 14.6°N, 91.6°W, 617 m above sea level, in Guatemala. The nearest listed city is El Palmar, 4.0 km away.
Topography around San Felipe
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of San Felipe.
Within 3 km, the terrain around San Felipe has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 336 m around an average of 614 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,574 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,178 m.
The land around San Felipe is covered by trees (78%) within 3 km, trees (82%) within 16 km, and trees (57%) 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 San Felipe (14.623°, -91.595°, elevation 617 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).