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La Guacamaya, Honduras

Yoro Department · Honduras

La Guacamaya is a small town in Yoro Department, Honduras with a population of 2,525. Elevation: 4,449 ft (1,356 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2,525 Population 7/sq mi density
4,449 ft Elevation 1,356 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
57.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About La Guacamaya

La Guacamaya

La Guacamaya är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Yoro, i den västra delen av landet, 140 km norr om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. La Guacamaya ligger 1 356 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 525.

People

Population2,525
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Population2,525
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Coordinates15.2500°, -87.8000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceYoro Department
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation57.5 inches (1,460 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Guacamaya

La Guacamaya is a small town in Honduras (Yoro Department) with a population of 2,525. The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet (1,356 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in La Guacamaya

La Guacamaya has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1054 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 19.4° / 28° 76.0
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 21° / 29.7° 55.2
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 21.5° / 31.5° 42.5
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.2° 24.3
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32° 51.9
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.8° 146.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.7° 104.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.3° 93.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31° 141.5
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.7° 125.3
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 20.5° / 28.3° 117.5
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.3° 75.6
La Guacamaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Honduras avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Area379.8 sq mi (983.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates15.2500°N, 87.8000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 82 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 102 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 117 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 102 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 75 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 84 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 63 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 111 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 144 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 93 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 105 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 103 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 90 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 63 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 108 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 93 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 125 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 90 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 94 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 226 km
2020 Nana Category 1 180 km
2016 Earl Category 1 239 km
2010 Richard Category 2 202 km
2001 Iris Category 4 133 km
2000 Keith Category 4 261 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 86 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 36 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 138 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 194 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
August 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.2 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Coldest

La Guacamaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near La Guacamaya

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa Honduras MP3
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in La Guacamaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Fotografia El Arte
Museo del Niño
Museo del Niño
Museo Ferroviario

Libraries in La Guacamaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0

Farmers Markets in La Guacamaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito el Unico
Mercado
Mercado Dandi
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nuevo de El Progreso
Viberes

Stadiums & Teams in La Guacamaya

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Airports Near La Guacamaya

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Monica AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Guacamaya

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud
Centro de Salud
Clínica Ferraro

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 La Guacamaya

What is the population of La Guacamaya?

La Guacamaya has a population of 2,525 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 379.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Guacamaya?

La Guacamaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches.

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