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Weather & Climate in Güinope, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Güinope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,298 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,298 ft (1,310 m) |
| Area | 31.2 sq mi (80.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8833°N, 86.9333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
233 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 109 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 95 km | 218 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 149 km | 58 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 85 km | 226 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 148 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 8 km NNE of Telica, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 145 km | 169 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 115 km | 185 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 137 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 150 mph | 261 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 81 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 122 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 132 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 142 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 155 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 157 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 168 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Güinope has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.6").