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Choloma, Honduras
Full City Profile
139,100
Population
642/sq mi density
135 ft
Elevation
41 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Choloma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 216.8 sq mi (561.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6144°N, 87.9530°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 43 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in |
Choloma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and April the driest (1.6").