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Río Hondo, Guatemala
Full City Profile
5,997
Population
30/sq mi density
630 ft
Elevation
192 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Río Hondo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 199.4 sq mi (516.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0451°N, 89.5852°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Cuilapa-Barbarena | Volcanic field | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Moyuta | Stratovolcano | 1,662 m (5,453 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in |
Río Hondo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (1.1").