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Gracias, Honduras
Full City Profile
7,909
Population
39/sq mi density
2,641 ft
Elevation
805 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
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. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Area | 201.7 sq mi (522.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5907°N, 88.5861°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").