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San Salvador

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Updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: San Salvador month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in San Salvador are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and June the wettest (about 307 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.819.6611.1
February31.519.7911.5
March31.920.71911.8
April31.321.46811.7
May29.321.820610.6
June27.721.33079.0
July29.521.517010.9
August28.721.424110.5
September27.821.12789.7
October27.520.82419.2
November28.520.49210.3
December30.019.91710.8

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What is being reported around San Salvador

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People and places shaping San Salvador

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past and future events in San Salvador

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1525

    Diego de Holguín became the first mayor of San Salvador after the town was founded on 1 April 1525.

  2. Documented history · 1528

    The town changed location twice, in 1528 and 1545.

  3. Documented history · 1785

    The city became the seat of the Intendancy of San Salvador in 1785, however the population remained relatively small until the early 20th century.

  4. Documented history · 1885

    In January 1885, during the presidency of Rafael Zaldívar, a group of businessmen and the president's family contributed funds for building the Sara Zaldivar Asylum for Indigents and the Elderly.

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to San Salvador has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for San Salvador yet.

Local business and employers

  • Avianca Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Salvador. Latin American airline holding company.

  • Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Salvador. Monetary Authority of El Salvador.

  • Avianca El Salvador

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Salvador. Flag carrier airline of El Salvador.

  • Telecorporación Salvadoreña

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Salvador. Salvadoran media company.

  • Veca Airlines

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Salvador. Former Salvadoran airline.

Newspapers and local media

  • VTV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Salvador.

  • Diario Co Latino

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Salvador. Salvadoran newspaper.

  • El Diario de Hoy

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Salvador. Salvadoran newspaper.

  • El Mundo

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Salvador. Salvadoran Daily Newspaper.

  • La Prensa Gráfica

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Salvador. Salvadoran newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

San Salvador, in brief

San Salvador is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How San Salvador took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting San Salvador

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in San Salvador

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in San Salvador

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in San Salvador

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for San Salvador

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08 · Questions

Questions about San Salvador

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Salvador

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is San Salvador located and what are its coordinates?

San Salvador is situated in El Salvador at geographic coordinates 13.6893, -89.1872 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of San Salvador?

San Salvador has a recorded population of approximately 525,990 and observes the America/El_Salvador time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in San Salvador?

Official and commonly spoken languages in San Salvador include es-SV, and the circulating currency is USD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for San Salvador?

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