Jalapa
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jalapa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jalapa are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and June the wettest (about 285 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1 | 13.8 | 15 | 10.7 |
| February | 25.5 | 14.1 | 17 | 11.1 |
| March | 27.3 | 15.1 | 19 | 11.5 |
| April | 28.1 | 16.0 | 52 | 11.5 |
| May | 27.2 | 17.1 | 137 | 10.5 |
| June | 24.6 | 17.0 | 285 | 9.3 |
| July | 24.7 | 16.7 | 178 | 11.0 |
| August | 24.8 | 16.7 | 193 | 10.8 |
| September | 24.5 | 16.8 | 237 | 10.1 |
| October | 23.7 | 16.3 | 209 | 9.8 |
| November | 23.2 | 15.3 | 97 | 10.1 |
| December | 23.3 | 14.2 | 27 | 10.5 |
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01 · OverviewJalapa, in brief
Jalapa, Guatemala – Demographic and Economic Profile
Jalapa is a city in southeastern Guatemala. It lies within the department of Jalapa and recorded a population of 159,840 residents.
The city is positioned at latitude 14.63542 and longitude ‑89.99112, coordinates confirmed by the GeoNames record for Jalapa. It operates on the America/Guatemala time zone and conducts daily transactions in the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ). Spanish, identified by the language code es‑GT, is the official language spoken by the community.
Jalapa functions as a local hub for trade and services within its department. Its economy is anchored in the broader national market, with commercial activity conducted in GTQ and supported by regional transportation links that connect the city to nearby municipalities. Agricultural production, typical of the surrounding rural areas, supplies both local markets and external buyers, reinforcing the city's role in the supply chain of staple crops.
Public institutions, such as municipal offices and basic health and education facilities, provide employment for a segment of the population. The presence of these services contributes to a modest service sector that caters to residents and surrounding communities.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Jalapa |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Department | Jalapa |
| Population | 159,840 |
| Latitude | 14.63542 |
| Longitude | ‑89.99112 |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Currency | GTQ (Guatemalan quetzal) |
| Official language | Spanish (es‑GT) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jalapa
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Jalapa located and what are its coordinates?
Jalapa is situated in Guatemala at geographic coordinates 14.6354, -89.9911 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jalapa?
Jalapa has a recorded population of approximately 159,840 and observes the America/Guatemala time zone (GTQ).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jalapa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jalapa include es-GT, and the circulating currency is GTQ.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Jalapa?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Jalapa, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.