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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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
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").