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El Progreso

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

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.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.020.61829.0
February28.420.711110.1
March30.721.88711.2
April32.623.17411.4
May33.624.412211.1
June31.924.22939.6
July30.923.827910.3
August31.223.925110.4
September31.123.926610.1
October29.723.23269.0
November27.722.04138.7
December27.021.22408.6

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 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.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Megaplaza

    A modern mall on the outskirts of El Progreso that opened in winter 2007, featuring a food court, cell‑phone stores, an arcade and department stores including Carrion.

  • Carrion

    The largest department store in Central America, located within the Megaplaza mall in El Progreso.

  • Copprome Orphanage

    An orphanage based in El Progreso, mentioned as part of the city's social institutions.

  • Megaplaza shopping centre

    Modern mall on the outskirts of El Progreso, opened in winter 2007 with food court, stores and a cinema.

  • Carrion department store

    Largest department store in Central America, located inside Megaplaza in El Progreso.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral

    Wikidata places this site in El Progreso.

  • Estadio Humberto Micheletti

    Wikidata places this site in El Progreso. Football stadium in El Progreso, Honduras.

  • Mico Quemado mountain chain

    Mountain chain east of El Progreso, a main natural attraction and source of the city’s water.

  • Ulúa River

    One of Honduras’ largest rivers, runs through El Progreso and has a history of dangerous flooding.

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01 · Overview

El Progreso, in brief

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02 · History

How El Progreso took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting El Progreso

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in El Progreso

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in El Progreso

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in El Progreso

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for El Progreso

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08 · Questions

Questions about El Progreso

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Progreso

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01 · Q&A

Where 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 of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What 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 (HNL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in El Progreso?

Official and commonly spoken languages in El Progreso include es-HN, cab, miq, and the circulating currency is HNL.

04 · Q&A

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