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Bálsamo Oriental, Honduras

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1,465 Population 2/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Bálsamo Oriental has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.8°F
37% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.4833°N, 86.3333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 5, 2024.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 139 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 149 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 142 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 121 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 65 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 67 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 144 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 89 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 87 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 11 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 145 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 119 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 8 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 76 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 147 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 128 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 89 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 66 km
Feb 4, 2024 39 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M4.8 138 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 182 km
2020 Iota Category 3 233 km
2020 Eta Category 2 288 km
2020 Nana Category 1 201 km
2016 Earl Category 1 182 km
2011 Rina Category 3 265 km
2010 Richard Category 2 147 km
2010 Paula Category 1 235 km
2007 Felix Category 4 196 km
2001 Iris Category 4 151 km
2000 Keith Category 4 269 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 81 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 92 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in

Bálsamo Oriental has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (1.3").

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