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Gracias, Honduras

Lempira Department · Honduras

Gracias is a small city in Lempira Department, Honduras with a population of 7,909. Elevation: 2,641 ft (805 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

7,909 Population 39/sq mi density
2,641 ft Elevation 805 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Gracias

Gracias

Gracias is a small Honduran town/municipality that was founded in 1536, and is the capital of Lempira Department.

People

Population7,909
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation2,641 ft (805 m)
Population7,909
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation2,641 ft (805 m)
Coordinates14.5907°, -88.5861°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceLempira Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gracias

Gracias is a small city in Honduras (Lempira Department) with a population of 7,909. The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet (805 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Gracias

Gracias has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1329 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 123.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 270.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 135.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 188.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 264.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 128.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.4
Gracias enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,641 ft (805 m)
Area201.7 sq mi (522.3 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates14.5907°N, 88.5861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

325 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 135 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 109 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 86 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 145 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 148 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 85 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 112 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 141 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 129 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 108 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 145 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 149 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 102 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 147 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 142 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 27 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 96 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 125 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 98 km
Jan 16, 2023 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 248 km
2010 Richard Category 2 292 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 297 km
2001 Iris Category 4 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 78 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 96 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 99 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 103 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 107 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 112 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 114 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 114 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 119 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 122 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 122 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 126 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 127 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 127 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 9.8 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Gracias has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Gracias

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Gracias

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Galeano
museo

Libraries in Gracias

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Gracias

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Santa Teresa

Hotels in Gracias

21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa D'Mia Hotel
Finca Bavaria
Hotel Camino Real lenca
Hotel Camino Real Lenca
Hotel de Campo Villa de Ada
Hotel El Trapiche
Hotel Erick
Hotel Erick
Hotel Fernando's
Hotel Guancascos
Hotel Josue
Hotel Patricia
hotel paty
Hotel Rosario
Hotel San Francisco
Hotel Tierra Lenca
Hotelito Corazón de Jesús
Jardin Cafe
La Casa Real
Las Casas de Don Pancho
Tres Piedrad Hotel

Restaurants in Gracias

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baleada La Riquísima
Chino muralla
Comedor
Comedor Como en Casa
comedores
El Cantón
Helados y Golosina Tatiana
Los Antojitos
Mojitos Club Restaurante Bar
Moli's Pizza
Restaurant Chino Mengyou
Restaurante China Oriental
Tacos De Los TaTiana
Tejas y Brasas
The Cacique Restaurant
Tipicos el Anafre

Cafes in Gracias

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elena's bakery & events
Espresso Americano
Río Grande Café

Monuments in Gracias

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cacique Lempira

Castles in Gracias

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuerte San Cristóbal

Clinics in Gracias

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Gracias
San Lucas

Dentists in Gracias

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Dr. Walter Ventura
Clínica Dental Dra. Raquel Ayala

Bus Stations in Gracias

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buses to La Esperanza
Terminal de Buses

Gas Stations in Gracias

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera
HN #10896153555
Puma
Puma
Texaco

Banks in Gracias

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Atlántida
Banco de Occidente
Banco de Occidente
Banpais

Stadiums & Teams in Gracias

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gracias

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gracias

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
FedEx

Treatment Centers in Gracias

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teletón

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gracias

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de la Merced
Iglesia de San Marcos
Iglesia de Santa Lucía
Iglesia San Sebastián

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gracias

What is the population of Gracias?

Gracias has a population of 7,909 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 201.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gracias?

Gracias enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches.

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