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Weather & Climate in Belén Gualcho, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belén Gualcho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,850 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,850 ft (1,783 m) |
| Area | 67.9 sq mi (175.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4833°N, 88.8000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
508 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Feb 13, 2001 | 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador | M6.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 71 km | 176 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 123 km | 272 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 72 km | 182 km |
| Feb 28, 2001 | 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | M6.1 | 134 km | 65 km |
| Mar 16, 2001 | 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | M5.9 | 149 km | 49 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 141 km | 95 km |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 149 km | 77 km |
| Feb 7, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | M5.8 | 142 km | 64 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.7 | 145 km | 133 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador | M5.7 | 139 km | 55 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador | M5.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1997 | 23 km SSE of Izalco, El Salvador | M5.6 | 134 km | 139 km |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 27 km WSW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador | M5.6 | 145 km | 68 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala | M5.6 | 115 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 105 km | 274 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 26 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador | M5.4 | 140 km | 84 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 88 km | 42 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 191 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 133 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 99 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guazapa (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 94 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 99 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 10.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Belén Gualcho has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 59°F in December to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (0.6").