Location & Surroundings
El Progreso is a settlement in Zacapa, Guatemala, at 1,009 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Copan Ruinas, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Guatemala City is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ruinas de Copan Airport, 19 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 57' 55" N, 89° 15' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 1009 m
- Timezone America/Guatemala
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 867 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Quetzal (GTQ)
- Phone Prefix +502
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:29
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in El Progreso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Progreso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.1 | 0.8 | 62 | 98 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 2.1 | 15 | 55 | 1,014.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 78 | 407.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 1.4 | 42 | 90 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 369.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 0.6 | 79 | 96 | 1,017.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 0.5 | 115 | 98 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 2.4 | 30 | 59 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 507.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 50 | 87 | 1,016.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 92 | 396.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 78 | 94 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.2 | 0.6 | 133 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 1.9 | 25 | 65 | 1,013.9 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 52 | 460.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 39 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.43 / 0.66 | 15 | 338.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 0.5 | 75 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.4 | 0.3 | 139 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Progreso?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 407 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in El Progreso today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in El Progreso?
Local time is 13:29. Time zone: America/Guatemala (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is El Progreso?
El Progreso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of El Progreso?
DEM 1,009 m.
Where is El Progreso located?
It is at 14.96520, -89.25952 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Progreso in?
It is in Guatemala.