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Guaimaca, Honduras

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12,899 Population 38/sq mi density
2,900 ft Elevation 884 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Guaimaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,900 ft (884 m)
Area336.7 sq mi (872.1 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates14.5333°N, 86.8167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.01"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 140 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 116 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 128 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 108 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 111 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 72 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 100 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 53 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 114 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 118 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 103 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 125 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 131 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 110 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 107 km
Mar 30, 2011 5 km W of Mojimán, Honduras M4.5 121 km
Feb 7, 2012 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.5 85 km
Nov 21, 1990 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras M4.5 88 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 117 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 286 km
2020 Iota Category 2 197 km
2020 Nana Category 1 273 km
2020 Eta Category 1 283 km
2016 Earl Category 1 296 km
2010 Richard Category 2 258 km
2007 Felix Category 2 207 km
2001 Iris Category 4 243 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 135 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 158 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 160 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 166 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 177 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
February 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 6.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Guaimaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.6").

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