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Rancho Grande, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Rancho Grande is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,484. Elevation: 3,219 ft (981 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,484 Population 7/sq mi density
3,219 ft Elevation 981 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Rancho Grande

Rancho Grande is a municipality in the Matagalpa department of Nicaragua. As of 2022, its population was 42,383.

People

Population1,484
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Population1,484
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Coordinates14.6885°, -87.4953°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rancho Grande

Rancho Grande is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,484. The city sits at an elevation of 3,219 feet (981 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Rancho Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,219 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates14.6885°N, 87.4953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 99 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 140 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 114 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 126 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 142 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 101 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 145 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 78 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 144 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 79 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 65 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 147 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 56 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 102 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 85 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 148 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 106 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 98 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 113 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 281 km
2020 Nana Category 1 246 km
2020 Iota Category 1 271 km
2016 Earl Category 1 297 km
2010 Richard Category 2 257 km
2007 Felix Category 1 281 km
2001 Iris Category 4 204 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 61 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 152 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 158 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 162 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 169 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 172 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 172 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 175 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 176 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 179 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 189 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 190 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in

Rancho Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Rancho Grande

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Rancho Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Libraries in Rancho Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0

Farmers Markets in Rancho Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco

Stadiums & Teams in Rancho Grande

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Airports Near Rancho Grande

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

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 Rancho Grande

What is the population of Rancho Grande?

Rancho Grande has a population of 1,484 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 212.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rancho Grande?

Rancho Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.

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