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Guarizama, Honduras

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1,300 Population 7/sq mi density
2,123 ft Elevation 647 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Guarizama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Area199.8 sq mi (517.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates14.9167°N, 86.3333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 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 M5.4 113 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 111 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 128 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 118 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 56 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 59 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 73 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 125 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 106 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 70 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 112 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 105 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 119 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 61 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 135 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 104 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 52 km
Nov 21, 1990 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras M4.5 131 km
Feb 7, 2012 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.5 133 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 244 km
2020 Iota Category 3 182 km
2020 Eta Category 2 252 km
2020 Nana Category 1 253 km
2016 Earl Category 1 242 km
2010 Richard Category 2 209 km
2010 Paula Category 1 272 km
2007 Felix Category 4 165 km
2001 Iris Category 4 212 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 146 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 177 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 194 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
February 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Coldest

Guarizama has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.7").

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