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Comayagua, Honduras

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58,784 Population 172/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Comayagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area342.6 sq mi (887.4 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates14.4558°N, 87.6397°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 143 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 137 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 143 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 135 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 136 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 144 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 129 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 144 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 136 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 143 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 136 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 82 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 125 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 132 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 148 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 108 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 137 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 130 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 122 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 270 km
2020 Iota Category 1 276 km
2010 Richard Category 2 285 km
2007 Felix Category 1 295 km
2001 Iris Category 4 221 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 69 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 125 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 132 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 132 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 139 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 142 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 146 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 147 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 149 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 161 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 164 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 171 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 176 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 196 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Comayagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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