Weather & Climate in Gualaco, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gualaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,142 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Area | 199.8 sq mi (517.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0252°N, 86.0708°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 58 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 58 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras | M4.6 | 122 km | 35 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 15 km SW of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.4 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 1 km ESE of La Unión, Honduras | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 231 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 234 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 175 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 297 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 189 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 144 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 198 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 105 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in |
Gualaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.8").