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Weather & Climate in El Guantillo, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Guantillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,077 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,077 ft (938 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6000°N, 87.3000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 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 | 149 km | 226 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 146 km | 180 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 111 km | 15 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 106 km | 27 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 70 km | 14 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 119 km | 140 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 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 259 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 223 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 183 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in |
El Guantillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.7").