Zacapa weather in October
In October, Zacapa sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 171 mm of rain across 23.1 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 27°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% 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 Zacapa's 9th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Zacapa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 171 mm
- 23.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:53 AM – 5:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.27 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 27°C by the end.
A typical October day in Zacapa 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 25°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C cooler than September and about 2°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 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 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 20 |
| 2 | 28 | 20 |
| 3 | 28 | 20 |
| 4 | 28 | 20 |
| 5 | 28 | 20 |
| 6 | 28 | 20 |
| 7 | 28 | 20 |
| 8 | 28 | 20 |
| 9 | 28 | 20 |
| 10 | 28 | 20 |
| 11 | 28 | 20 |
| 12 | 28 | 20 |
| 13 | 28 | 20 |
| 14 | 28 | 20 |
| 15 | 28 | 20 |
| 16 | 28 | 20 |
| 17 | 27 | 20 |
| 18 | 27 | 20 |
| 19 | 27 | 20 |
| 20 | 27 | 20 |
| 21 | 27 | 19 |
| 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 23 | 27 | 19 |
| 24 | 27 | 19 |
| 25 | 27 | 19 |
| 26 | 27 | 19 |
| 27 | 27 | 19 |
| 28 | 27 | 19 |
| 29 | 27 | 19 |
| 30 | 27 | 19 |
| 31 | 26 | 19 |
How October really feels in Zacapa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Zacapa weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 17° | 36 | 10.1 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 26° / 17° | 26 | 7.9 | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| Mar | 29° / 18° | 29 | 7.7 | 11.9 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 31° / 20° | 46 | 9.9 | 12.3 | 4.5 |
| May | 31° / 21° | 148 | 20.1 | 12.7 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 30° / 21° | 264 | 27.6 | 12.9 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 28° / 20° | 191 | 28.3 | 12.8 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 29° / 20° | 202 | 27.6 | 12.5 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 29° / 20° | 250 | 28.1 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 27° / 20° | 171 | 23.1 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 25° / 18° | 75 | 13.8 | 11.3 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 25° / 17° | 43 | 10.7 | 11.1 | 6.7 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% 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 (%) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Cloudier (%) | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 87 |
| 2 | 13 | 87 |
| 3 | 14 | 86 |
| 4 | 14 | 86 |
| 5 | 14 | 86 |
| 6 | 14 | 86 |
| 7 | 14 | 86 |
| 8 | 15 | 85 |
| 9 | 15 | 85 |
| 10 | 15 | 85 |
| 11 | 16 | 84 |
| 12 | 16 | 84 |
| 13 | 16 | 84 |
| 14 | 17 | 83 |
| 15 | 17 | 83 |
| 16 | 18 | 82 |
| 17 | 19 | 81 |
| 18 | 20 | 80 |
| 19 | 22 | 78 |
| 20 | 23 | 77 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 26 | 74 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 28 | 72 |
| 26 | 29 | 71 |
| 27 | 29 | 71 |
| 28 | 29 | 71 |
| 29 | 30 | 70 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 30 | 70 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Zacapa gets around 171 mm of rain over 23.1 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 75% and peaks near 89% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 |
| 2 | 89 |
| 3 | 88 |
| 4 | 87 |
| 5 | 87 |
| 6 | 86 |
| 7 | 86 |
| 8 | 85 |
| 9 | 84 |
| 10 | 84 |
| 11 | 83 |
| 12 | 82 |
| 13 | 81 |
| 14 | 80 |
| 15 | 79 |
| 16 | 78 |
| 17 | 76 |
| 18 | 74 |
| 19 | 73 |
| 20 | 71 |
| 21 | 69 |
| 22 | 67 |
| 23 | 66 |
| 24 | 65 |
| 25 | 63 |
| 26 | 62 |
| 27 | 62 |
| 28 | 61 |
| 29 | 60 |
| 30 | 59 |
| 31 | 59 |
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 76% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 92% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Muggy (%) | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 71 |
| Oppressive (%) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 76 | 22 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 20 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 8 | 0 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 9 | 0 | 3 | 79 | 18 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 11 | 0 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 12 | 0 | 4 | 79 | 17 |
| 13 | 0 | 5 | 78 | 17 |
| 14 | 0 | 5 | 78 | 17 |
| 15 | 0 | 5 | 79 | 16 |
| 16 | 0 | 6 | 78 | 16 |
| 17 | 0 | 6 | 78 | 16 |
| 18 | 1 | 7 | 77 | 15 |
| 19 | 1 | 8 | 76 | 15 |
| 20 | 1 | 9 | 75 | 15 |
| 21 | 1 | 10 | 75 | 14 |
| 22 | 1 | 11 | 74 | 14 |
| 23 | 1 | 12 | 73 | 14 |
| 24 | 1 | 12 | 73 | 14 |
| 25 | 2 | 13 | 72 | 13 |
| 26 | 2 | 14 | 71 | 13 |
| 27 | 2 | 15 | 71 | 12 |
| 28 | 2 | 15 | 72 | 11 |
| 29 | 2 | 16 | 71 | 11 |
| 30 | 3 | 17 | 70 | 10 |
| 31 | 3 | 17 | 71 | 9 |
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 5:51 AM to 5:58 AM, and sunset from 5:43 PM to 5:26 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 | 11.7 | 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 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:43 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:42 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:41 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:40 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:39 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:39 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:38 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:52 | 5:37 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:37 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:36 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:35 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:35 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:34 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:33 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:53 | 5:33 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 5:54 | 5:32 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 5:54 | 5:32 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 5:54 | 5:31 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 5:54 | 5:31 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 5:55 | 5:30 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 5:55 | 5:30 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 5:55 | 5:29 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 5:55 | 5:29 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 5:56 | 5:28 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 5:56 | 5:28 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 5:56 | 5:27 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 5:57 | 5:27 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 5:57 | 5:26 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 5:57 | 5:26 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 5:58 | 5:26 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.27 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.67 kWh/m² to a high of 6.08 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 4.27 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 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 | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 31 | 4.0 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Zacapa
In October, Zacapa sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Zacapa's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Zacapa?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Zacapa for sightseeing.
What to pack for Zacapa in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Zacapa sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Zacapa in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Zacapa peaks around April 12 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 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 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 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 | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Zacapa 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 Zacapa is worst in April — around 42 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.0× the cleanest month (December, 10 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) | 11 | 12 | 15 | 42 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 42 | Poor |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Zacapa?
Zacapa sits at 15.0°N, 89.5°W, 232 m above sea level, in Guatemala. The nearest listed city is Chiquimula, 19 km away.
Topography around Zacapa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Zacapa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Zacapa has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 321 m around an average of 242 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,552 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,990 m.
The land around Zacapa is covered by grassland (31%), shrubs (24%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, shrubs (40%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and trees (66%) 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 Zacapa (14.9687°, -89.5273°, elevation 232 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. 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).