Geography of El Salvador
Geography of El Salvador: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of El Salvador
Guatemala is 108 mi to the north-west, Honduras is 138 mi to the east, Lake Atitlan is 150 mi to the north-west and Nicaragua is 229 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 13°41′34.4″N 89°13′5.5″W (13.6929, -89.2182)
Quick facts about El Salvador
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 13°41′34.4″N 89°13′5.5″W (13.6929, -89.2182) |
| Capital | San Salvador |
| Population | 6.400.000 |
| Area | 8.124 sq mi |
| ISO code | SV |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | SLV |
| Currency | US dollar (USD) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Calling code | +503 |
| Time zone | America/El_Salvador |
| Local time | 1:09 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March and December |
| Climate | Tropical |
Summary
El Salvador is a country in North America. El Salvador is a country in North America with its capital at San Salvador. It has a population of about 6.4 million. The capital is San Salvador.
Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in El Salvador with partly cloudy. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 74°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 37%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit El Salvador is January, February, March and December. The climate is tropical. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 66°F.
Nearby highlights include Lake Atitlan.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 9.9°F above the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in El Salvador today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in El Salvador month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 67° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 88° | 66° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 89° | 69° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 88° | 69° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 87° | 71° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 70° | 14,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 87° | 70° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 70° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 82° | 69° | 9,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 82° | 68° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 83° | 67° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 86° | 67° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is El Salvador?
El Salvador is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 13.6929, -89.2182. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in El Salvador right now?
It is currently 82°F (28°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 66% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit El Salvador?
January, February, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in El Salvador, which has a tropical climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is El Salvador in?
El Salvador observes America/El_Salvador (UTC-06:00). The local time is 1:09 AM.
How many people live in El Salvador?
El Salvador has a population of approximately 6.4 million.
What are the top things to do in El Salvador?
Popular options include Lake Atitlan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
