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Alubarén, Honduras

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983 Population 3/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Alubarén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area303.8 sq mi (786.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates13.7961°N, 87.4689°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.5"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

669 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 129 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 145 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 140 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 137 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 120 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 72 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 61 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 134 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 144 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 132 km
Jan 16, 2001 29 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 150 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 140 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 145 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 143 km
Jan 12, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.6 125 km
Jun 6, 1992 46 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador M5.6 138 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 60 km
Apr 24, 2018 42 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 148 km
Jan 6, 2002 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 142 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 245 km
2007 Felix Category 1 285 km
2001 Iris Category 4 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 55 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 61 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 91 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 100 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 110 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 116 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 117 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 122 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 132 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 135 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 141 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 143 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 149 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 150 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
February 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest
December 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in

Alubarén has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in November to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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