Santa Tecla
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When to go: Santa Tecla month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santa Tecla are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and June the wettest (about 355 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0 | 17.2 | 13 | 11.1 |
| February | 29.8 | 17.3 | 15 | 11.5 |
| March | 30.2 | 18.3 | 28 | 11.8 |
| April | 29.4 | 19.0 | 94 | 11.7 |
| May | 27.5 | 19.6 | 256 | 10.6 |
| June | 26.1 | 19.2 | 355 | 9.0 |
| July | 27.7 | 19.1 | 180 | 10.9 |
| August | 27.0 | 19.2 | 268 | 10.5 |
| September | 26.2 | 19.0 | 320 | 9.8 |
| October | 26.0 | 18.7 | 244 | 9.3 |
| November | 26.8 | 18.1 | 95 | 10.3 |
| December | 28.1 | 17.5 | 22 | 10.8 |
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01 · OverviewSanta Tecla, in brief
What is Santa Tecla?
Santa Tecla is a city situated in El Salvador within the La Libertad Department. Positioned at coordinates 13.67741 latitude and -89.28335 longitude, the municipality operates under the America/El_Salvador timezone and records a population of 124,694 residents.
How did a historical turning point reshape the municipality?
A notable historical turning point for the city involved a change in its designation, as it was formerly named Nueva San Salvador before adopting its current title. This urban center supports various local institutions and organizations, including the football club Santa Tecla F.C. and the basketball organization Santa Tecla BC.
What administrative and geographic details define the territory?
Within the broader context of El Salvador, the city uses the USD currency and employs es-SV as its primary language format. Although sharing geographic proximity or namesake connections with other global locations—such as the commune of Santa Tecla in Italy near Acireale, Sicily, alongside historical church buildings in Este and Milan—this specific urban settlement remains firmly anchored in Central America.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Tecla
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01 · Q&AWhere is Santa Tecla located and what are its coordinates?
Santa Tecla is situated in El Salvador at geographic coordinates 13.6774, -89.2833, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Santa Tecla?
Santa Tecla has a recorded population of approximately 124,694 and observes the America/El_Salvador time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Santa Tecla?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Santa Tecla include ES-SV, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Santa Tecla?
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