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Weather & Climate in El Guante, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Guante has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,890 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,890 ft (881 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5500°N, 87.1000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 147 km | 226 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 117 km | 15 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 111 km | 27 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | Honduras | M4.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 141 km | 140 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 226 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 237 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 182 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
El Guante has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.6").