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Atima, Honduras

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1,703 Population 11/sq mi density
2,372 ft Elevation 723 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Atima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,372 ft (723 m)
Area160.6 sq mi (416.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates14.9325°N, 88.4897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.1"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.51"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 96 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 148 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 125 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 149 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 124 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 148 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 120 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 63 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 121 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 103 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 56 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 63 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 131 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 136 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 135 km
Mar 19, 2025 2 km NE of Ilopango, El Salvador M4.9 150 km
May 26, 2008 3 km NNW of San Juan Opico, El Salvador M4.9 149 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 134 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 149 km
Apr 10, 2017 4 km WSW of Tonacatepeque, El Salvador M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 275 km
2020 Nana Category 1 209 km
2016 Earl Category 1 275 km
2010 Richard Category 2 253 km
2001 Iris Category 4 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 130 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 55 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 115 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 130 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 130 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 133 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 138 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 140 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 151 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 153 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 157 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 159 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 160 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 161 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 10.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 10.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Atima has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.5") and March the driest (0.9").

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