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Weather & Climate in Guaimitas, Honduras

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Guaimitas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area548.6 sq mi (1,420.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.5000°N, 87.7167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 73 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 76 km 33 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 141 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 73 km 10 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 97 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 60 km 4 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 65 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 66 km 8 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 140 km 33 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 112 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 117 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 83 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 140 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 142 km 35 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 75 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 89 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 102 km 10 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 96 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 56 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 98 km 10 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 92 mph 197 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 157 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 212 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 173 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 115 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 234 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 173 mph 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 63 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 64 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
February 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Guaimitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (1.2").

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