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Cofradía, Honduras

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20,353 Population 49/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Cofradía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area414.1 sq mi (1,072.5 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates15.4000°N, 88.1500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 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 47 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 88 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 106 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 144 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 107 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 121 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 113 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 22 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 66 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 111 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 57 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 101 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 130 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 84 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 100 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 134 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 104 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 69 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 129 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 104 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 1 217 km
2020 Nana Category 1 157 km
2016 Earl Category 1 223 km
2010 Richard Category 2 195 km
2001 Iris Category 4 104 km
2000 Keith Category 4 248 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 260 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 69 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 50 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 158 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 163 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 185 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 190 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 197 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 197 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
February 74°F (24°C) 2.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Cofradía has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (1.3").

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