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Gualaco, Honduras

Olancho Department · Honduras

Gualaco is a small town in Olancho Department, Honduras with a population of 3,601. Elevation: 2,142 ft (653 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

3,601 Population 18/sq mi density
2,142 ft Elevation 653 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Gualaco

Gualaco is a municipality in the north of the Honduran department of Olancho, west of San Esteban, north of Santa Maria del Real and east of Guata.

People

Population3,601
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Population3,601
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Coordinates15.0252°, -86.0708°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceOlancho Department
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,140 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gualaco

Gualaco is a small town in Honduras (Olancho Department) with a population of 3,601. The city sits at an elevation of 2,142 feet (653 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Gualaco

Gualaco 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 1420 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 125.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 222.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 234.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 194.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 216.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 138.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.3
Gualaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,142 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Area199.8 sq mi (517.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates15.0252°N, 86.0708°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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 M5.4 121 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 117 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 129 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 133 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 57 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 58 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 97 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 98 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 128 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 124 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 58 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 129 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 125 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 136 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 122 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 122 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 130 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 52 km
Apr 18, 2013 15 km SW of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.4 143 km
Apr 24, 2013 1 km ESE of La Unión, Honduras M4.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 231 km
2020 Eta Category 4 234 km
2020 Iota Category 4 175 km
2020 Nana Category 1 259 km
2016 Earl Category 1 221 km
2011 Rina Category 3 297 km
2010 Richard Category 2 189 km
2010 Paula Category 1 243 km
2007 Felix Category 4 144 km
2001 Iris Category 4 198 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
April 78°F (25°C) 1.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
October 74°F (24°C) 6.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in

Gualaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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Libraries in Gualaco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Gualaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Gualaco

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cesamo Gualaco

Gas Stations in Gualaco

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma

Stadiums & Teams in Gualaco

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Airports Near Gualaco

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Bonito Oriental AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Catacamas AirportSmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Aguacate AirportCAASmall Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
El Carbon AirstripSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Grupo Carnol AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Jicalapa AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Manto AirportSmall Airport
Regional Hamer AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco De La Paz AirportSmall Airport
Sinaloa AirportSmall Airport
Tocoa AirportTCFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gualaco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Gualaco

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 Gualaco

What is the population of Gualaco?

Gualaco has a population of 3,601 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 199.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gualaco?

Gualaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches.

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