El Progreso
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Visitors should stay alert to crime, potential violent attacks on vehicles, and be aware of airport tax requirements when entering the country.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: El Progreso month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in El Progreso are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–31°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and November the wettest (about 413 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0 | 20.6 | 182 | 9.0 |
| February | 28.4 | 20.7 | 111 | 10.1 |
| March | 30.7 | 21.8 | 87 | 11.2 |
| April | 32.6 | 23.1 | 74 | 11.4 |
| May | 33.6 | 24.4 | 122 | 11.1 |
| June | 31.9 | 24.2 | 293 | 9.6 |
| July | 30.9 | 23.8 | 279 | 10.3 |
| August | 31.2 | 23.9 | 251 | 10.4 |
| September | 31.1 | 23.9 | 266 | 10.1 |
| October | 29.7 | 23.2 | 326 | 9.0 |
| November | 27.7 | 22.0 | 413 | 8.7 |
| December | 27.0 | 21.2 | 240 | 8.6 |
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People and places shaping El Progreso
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Research updated Monday, August 24, 2026Past and future events in El Progreso
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Previously
- Hurricane Mitch flooding (1998)
The Ulúa River overflowed after Hurricane Mitch in October‑November 1998, causing extensive flooding and damage in El Progreso and the surrounding basin.
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01 · OverviewEl Progreso, in brief
El Progreso as a Strategic Crossroads and Daily Movement Hub
El Progreso is a city and municipality positioned in the Honduran department of Yoro at 15.4 latitude and -87.8 longitude. Operating within the America/Tegucigalpa timezone, the municipality spans a territorial extension of 534 square kilometres, incorporating 40.5 square kilometres of urban territory and 493.5 square kilometres of rural land.
Due to its strategic location at a regional crossroads, daily movement through El Progreso is defined by a high volume of travelers and tourists passing through the area. Individuals journeying to San Pedro Sula, Tela, La Ceiba, La Lima, and Tegucigalpa frequently utilize the city to make connections or serve as a rest area. Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport of San Pedro Sula is situated west of the municipality.
Daily local transportation heavily features the bicycle, earning El Progreso the nickname the bicycle City. Many residents rely on bicycles as a faster and more economical mode of transit, reflecting relative poverty among the working class alongside unpaved streets and uneven economic development. Fast food franchises, shopping options like Megaplaza, and agricultural plantations surrounding the municipality further shape the daily patterns of inhabitants and transient visitors moving through the area's humid climate.
Frequently Asked Questions about El Progreso
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01 · Q&AWhere is El Progreso located and what are its coordinates?
El Progreso is situated in Honduras at geographic coordinates 15.4000, -87.8000, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of El Progreso?
El Progreso has a recorded population of approximately 100,810 and observes the America/Tegucigalpa time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in El Progreso?
Official and commonly spoken languages in El Progreso include ES-HN, CAB, MIQ, with HNL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for El Progreso?
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