Location & Surroundings
Platanar is a settlement in Jutiapa, Guatemala, at 661 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ipala, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Guatemala City is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Chiquimula Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: El Platanar
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° 29' 26" N, 89° 31' 15" W
- Elevation DEM: 661 m
- Timezone America/Guatemala
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 157 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Quetzal (GTQ)
- Phone Prefix +502
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:00
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Platanar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Platanar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 6.4 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
6.43 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 | 19.6 | 0.7 | 88 | 95 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 336 | 99 | 1,013.2 | 30.05 / 30.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 189 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 5.09 | 46 | 293.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 136 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 1.70 / 6.80 | 98 | 464.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.2 | 335 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 6.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 25 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 60 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 0.3 | 192 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 2.82 / 3.79 | 94 | 571.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.6 | 147 | 97 | 1,010.8 | 9.82 / 13.61 | 100 | 374.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 0.3 | 328 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 25.44 / 39.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.8 | 28 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 10.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.0 | 200 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 4.93 | 49 | 358.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 0.9 | 101 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 4.00 / 8.93 | 100 | 290.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 0.9 | 230 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 6.06 / 14.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Platanar?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 6.4 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Platanar today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Platanar?
Local time is 08:00. Time zone: America/Guatemala (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Platanar?
Platanar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Platanar?
DEM 661 m.
Where is Platanar located?
It is at 14.49061, -89.52079 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Platanar in?
It is in Guatemala.