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. 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) |
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").