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El Niño in Guatemala CityGuatemala · Guatemala
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / water / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressureGuatemala City is inside the projected impact zone Central America: Dry Corridor.
Failed rains across the Dry Corridor threaten subsistence maize and bean harvests, deepening food insecurity.
Next 14 days in Guatemala City
4 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 2 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details. Depth is indicative, based on rainfall intensity, not an official flood forecast.
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Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Guatemala City
Zona 5, colonia La Palmita
Shortage of drinking water reported by official press; residents have had the problem for years
Zona 5, colonia Arrivillaga
Water scarcity documented by the press, with long-standing neighborhood complaints
Zona 18
National press cites it among the most affected capital zones due to lack of water
Zona 7
Mentioned in reports of water scarcity in sectors of the capital
Zona 6
Included in reports of several capital zones with irregular supply
Canalitos, zona 24
Community with historical difficulties accessing water and seasonal dry risk
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.
What you should do
- Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
- Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
- If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
- Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
- Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Emergency numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Guatemala City affected by El Niño?
Yes. Guatemala City sits in the documented impact zone Central America: Dry Corridor: Failed rains across the Dry Corridor threaten subsistence maize and bean harvests, deepening food insecurity.
Will it rain in Guatemala City in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 4 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 2 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Guatemala City do?
Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Other cities in Guatemala
Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.