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La Guata, Honduras

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1,217 Population 6/sq mi density
3,064 ft Elevation 934 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
La Guata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,064 ft (934 m)
Area199.8 sq mi (517.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates15.0833°N, 86.3833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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 94 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 96 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 110 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 102 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 37 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 40 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 63 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 65 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 94 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 150 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 106 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 104 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 42 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 96 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 92 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 142 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 127 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 89 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 33 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 98 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 1 226 km
2020 Iota Category 3 200 km
2020 Eta Category 2 266 km
2020 Nana Category 1 235 km
2016 Earl Category 1 226 km
2010 Richard Category 2 191 km
2010 Paula Category 1 264 km
2007 Felix Category 4 177 km
2001 Iris Category 4 195 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 117 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 127 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Coldest

La Guata has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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