Weather in Guatemala: the weather forecast for Quetzaltenango this March 1st

Weather forecasts, based on observation and mathematical modelshelp predict the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place from records such as temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation or wind.

Weather forecasting is an exercise carried out for hundreds of years, even before the Christian era, based essentially on the observation of the configuration of the clouds, the wind, the time of year, although at the beginning these they were inaccurate.

It was only with the emergence of new technologies (such as computers) that mathematical models began to be implemented that allowed more accurate predictions to be made, becoming a fundamental factor for the transport (land, sea or air), agriculture, tourism, disaster prevention, public health and even military operationsbeyond deciding whether or not to carry an umbrella or whatever outfit become.

Below is the weather forecast for the next few hours in Quetzaltenango:

This Wednesday’s weather in Quetzaltenango will reach 22 degrees, while the minimum temperature It will be 10 degrees. The forecast for UV levels is 11.

As for the rain the probability of precipitation for the said city it will be 61%, with a cloudiness of 26%, during the day; and 6%, with 19% cloudiness, throughout the night.

During this time, wind gusts will reach 32 kilometers per hour during the day and 18 kilometers per hour at night.

The climate of this Guatemalan city is mainly temperate with subtype identified as subhumid, therefore, the cold reigns but with sporadic hot days.

It should be mentioned that even Quetzaltenango is one of the coldest cities in the country of Guatemala, being from November to February the coldest days. On the other hand, March to July are the hottest months.

For most of the time, Quetzaltenango has a dry climatewith the exception of the rainy season, which runs from mid-May to mid-September, when rainfall is constant and usually in the afternoon.

What’s the weather like in Guatemala?

Located on the Tropic of Cancer, in the country of Guatemala the climate is mainly tropical.

However, the weather changes depending on the region of the country, whether it is in the plains and coasts or mountains zone.

On the coasts and plains, which cover most of Guatemala, the climate is mainly tropical, while in the mountainous areas the prevailing weather is dry and cool.

the rainy season in Guatemala it begins in May and continues until October, while the dry season It runs from December to April.