El Progreso, Honduras
Full City Profile
100,810
Population
265/sq mi density
157 ft
Elevation
48 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
El Progreso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 379.8 sq mi (983.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4000°N, 87.8000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 70 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
El Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (1.2").