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Buenos Aires, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

Buenos Aires is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 979. Elevation: 2,572 ft (784 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

979 Population 2/sq mi density
2,572 ft Elevation 784 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
61.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, officially the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is located on the southwest of the Río de la Plata. Buenos Aires is classified as an Alpha− global city, according to the GaWC 2024 ranking. The city proper has a population of 3.1 million and its urban area has a population of 16.7 million, making it the 21st most populous metropolitan area in the world.

People

Population979
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Population979
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Coordinates15.4833°, -88.1833°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation61.1 inches (1,553 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 979. The city sits at an elevation of 2,572 feet (784 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1054 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 19.4° / 28° 76.0
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 21° / 29.7° 55.2
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 21.5° / 31.5° 42.5
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.2° 24.3
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32° 51.9
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.8° 146.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.7° 104.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.3° 93.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31° 141.5
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.7° 125.3
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 20.5° / 28.3° 117.5
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.3° 75.6
Buenos Aires has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,572 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Area414.1 sq mi (1,072.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.4833°N, 88.1833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 37 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 80 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 110 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 145 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 102 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 114 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 114 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 16 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 62 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 119 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 47 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 95 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 135 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 102 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 60 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 105 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 78 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 124 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 141 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 209 km
2020 Nana Category 1 147 km
2016 Earl Category 1 214 km
2010 Richard Category 2 187 km
2001 Iris Category 4 94 km
2000 Keith Category 4 239 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 262 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 61 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 60 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 156 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 164 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 187 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 194 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
March 74°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 7.7 in
August 76°F (25°C) 7.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 8.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Coldest

Buenos Aires has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Buenos Aires

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa Honduras MP3
Caribean FM 105.1 (GT) entretenimiento, latino AAC+ 96 kbps
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Cultural TGN (GT) christian-gospel, evangelical MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Buenos Aires

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Antropología e Historia de San Pedro Sula
Museo del Niño
Museo del Niño

Libraries in Buenos Aires

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0

Farmers Markets in Buenos Aires

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito el Unico
Mercado
Mercado Dandi
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado La Concha
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Moderna
Plaza Moderna
Supermercado Comisariato Los Andes
Supermercado Comisariato Los Andes
Viberes

Cafes in Buenos Aires

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dona Martina

Clinics in Buenos Aires

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MISIONEROS DE LA ESPARANZA

Shopping Malls in Buenos Aires

6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pulpería
Pulperia
PULPERÍA
PULPERÍA
Pulpería
PULPERÍA

Breweries in Buenos Aires

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Hondureña

Stadiums & Teams in Buenos Aires

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Buenos Aires

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPNDSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Buenos Aires

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud
Centro de Salud
Clínica Dentales Unidas
Clínica Ferraro
Clínicas Odontológicas San Pío de Pietrelcina
Medí Red

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buenos Aires

What is the population of Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires has a population of 979 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 414.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.

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