Location & Surroundings
Xalaj is a settlement in Quiche, Guatemala, at 1,728 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nebaj, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Guatemala City is about 115 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Huehuetenango, 35 km away.
Also known as: Xajal
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
15° 26' 4" N, 91° 12' 1" W
- Elevation DEM: 1728 m
- Timezone America/Guatemala
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 700 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Quetzal (GTQ)
- Phone Prefix +502
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:41
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Xalaj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Xalaj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Temperature
12.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
1.53 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 | 12.6 | 0.9 | 296 | 97 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 1.0 | 286 | 96 | 1,019.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 2.5 | 57 | 59 | 1,016.3 | 0.30 / 0.31 | 26 | 560.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.1 | 1.5 | 11 | 97 | 1,017.6 | 1.95 / 2.26 | 100 | 417.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 0.9 | 296 | 95 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 1.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 0.8 | 319 | 96 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.6 | 51 | 66 | 1,015.6 | 0.06 / 1.07 | 6 | 418.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 1.6 | 21 | 95 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 65 | 557.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.2 | 1.2 | 292 | 95 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.4 | 1.2 | 291 | 92 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 2.6 | 55 | 50 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 612.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 1.8 | 22 | 95 | 1,016.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 28 | 547.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.8 | 1.1 | 296 | 93 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Xalaj?
Now 12.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 21.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Xalaj today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Xalaj?
Local time is 10:41. Time zone: America/Guatemala (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Xalaj?
Xalaj is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Xalaj?
DEM 1,728 m.
Where is Xalaj located?
It is at 15.43454, -91.20040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Xalaj in?
It is in Guatemala.