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Weather & Climate in Guarizama, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guarizama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,123 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,123 ft (647 m) |
| Area | 199.8 sq mi (517.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9167°N, 86.3333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 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 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 128 km | 14 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 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 59 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 112 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 104 km | 16 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras | M4.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.5 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 244 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 182 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 252 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 242 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 209 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 165 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 212 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 129 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Guarizama has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.7").