Rain in Guatemala will dissipate during the afternoon of March 21 and a hot weekend is expected

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March 21, 2025March 21, 2025By Mario Vásquez
Rain in Guatemala will dissipate during the afternoon of March 21 and a hot weekend is expected

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The Insivumeh informs about the passage of a cold front in the north of the Yucatan Peninsula and the influence of a high pressure system in Guatemala.

The Insivumeh states that during the afternoon of March 21 the rains and drizzles will dissipate. (PHOTO FREE PRESS: PL hemeroteca)

The Insivumeh states that during the afternoon of March 21 the rains and drizzles will dissipate. (PHOTO FREE PRESS: PL hemeroteca)

The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) provides that continue cloudiness and some rains This Friday, March 21 at the Northern Transversal Strip, South Petén, the Caribbean and the north of the Central Altiplano.

The Insivumeh added that the rains and drizzles will dissipate gradually In the afternoon.

He also indicated that the wind speed, from the north, will vary between 35 and 40 kilometers per hour in the valleys of the East and in the central highlands, and will reduce its intensity at night.

The forecast Cleofas Culajay reported on a Cold Front in the north of the Yucatan Peninsulawhich allows the entry of humidity and cloudiness in Guatemala.

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In addition, the Influence of a high pressure system.

The forecast indicated that during Saturday 22 and Sunday, March 23, rains are not expected, but a Warm atmosphere.

The INSIVUMEH Meteorological Services Department warned that the Little moisture in the soil and high temperatures During March they could favor the proliferation of forest fires.

As Decrease atmospheric pressure And the wind, the maximum temperatures will gradually increase, the institution added.

Maximum temperatures for March 22 and 23:

  • Guatemala City: between 26 ° C and 28 ° C
  • Central and Western Altiplano: between 24 ° C and 30 ° C
  • Pacific: between 35 ° C and 37 ° C
  • Petén: between 34 ° C and 36 ° C
  • Alta Verapaz: between 26 ° C and 28 ° C
  • Caribbean: between 31 ° C and 33 ° C
  • Motagua Region and Valles de Oriente: between 36 ° C and 38 ° C

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