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Coxen Hole, Honduras

Bay Islands · Honduras

Coxen Hole is a small city in Bay Islands, Honduras with a population of 7,514. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,514 Population 30/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
92.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Coxen Hole

Coxen Hole

Coxen Hole is the largest city on the island of Roatán, and the capital of the Bay Islands department of Honduras, with a population of 8,307 as of the 2021 census. It is also the location of the island's Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport.

People

Population7,514
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain92.9 in/yr
Sunny Days179/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population7,514
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates16.3155°, -86.5397°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceBay Islands
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation92.9 inches (2,360 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coxen Hole

Coxen Hole is a small city in Honduras (Bay Islands) with a population of 7,514. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Coxen Hole has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Honduras avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area253.4 sq mi (656.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates16.3155°N, 86.5397°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.9"
145% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 58 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 148 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 116 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 106 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 73 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 87 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 69 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 36 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 111 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 105 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 44 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 68 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 126 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 98 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 68 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 108 km
Feb 21, 2010 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 131 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 101 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 53 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 89 km
2020 Nana Category 1 121 km
2016 Earl Category 1 99 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 248 km
2011 Rina Category 3 193 km
2010 Paula Category 2 197 km
2010 Richard Category 2 60 km
2007 Dean Category 5 239 km
2007 Felix Category 4 276 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 261 km
2001 Iris Category 4 74 km
2000 Keith Category 4 176 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 79 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 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 43 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.9 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 6.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 14.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 13.9 in

Coxen Hole has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.4") and April the driest (2.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Coxen Hole

Institution Type Founded Website
UTH - Campus Roatán University

Radio Stations near Coxen Hole

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blue Wave Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Coxen Hole

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coxen Cafe

Hotels in Coxen Hole

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport In
Caribbean Breeze
Cay View
El Buen Gusto
Elizabeth Inn
GS Hotel
Hotel Las Palmas Beach Resort
Hotel Roatan
Merry Inn & Seamen club
Sarita
Tobri Divers

Restaurants in Coxen Hole

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2 dove
Bay Side
Bodega 22
Captain Jacks Island Bar
Castaway's Bar & Grill
Comedor Jessica
Elotes locos - local Chicken grill & bar
Fort Consolation
Gio's the King Crab House
Las Palmas
Lusty Lizard
Prime 504 Steak House

Cafes in Coxen Hole

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alaia's Coffee Shop
Bean Crazy
E Coffee
Espresso Americano
Espresso Americano
Madahs Authentic Kitchen
Sánchez
West Pickers

Veterinaries in Coxen Hole

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Kingdom
HN #11897286841

Bus Stations in Coxen Hole

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN #4026484533

Gas Stations in Coxen Hole

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN #12018815529
Petrosun
Petrosun
PetroSun

Banks in Coxen Hole

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAC Credomatic
BAC Credomatic
Banco Atlántida
Ficohsa
HSBC

Shopping Malls in Coxen Hole

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dolphin Plaza
Macaw Market
Plaza Mar

Breweries in Coxen Hole

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Roatan Island Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Coxen Hole

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coxen Hole

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Manuel Gálvez International AirportRTBLarge Airport
Golosón International AirportLCEMedium Airport
La Laguna AirportGJAMedium Airport
Trujillo AirportTJIMedium Airport
Barbareta AirportSmall Airport
Fort Morgan Cay AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Monica AirportSmall Airport
Sinaloa AirportSmall Airport
Tocoa AirportTCFSmall Airport
Utila AirportUIISmall Airport

Post Offices in Coxen Hole

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Honducor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coxen Hole

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catolic Church
Church of the Living God
Iglesia Episcopal Emmanuel
Iglesia Sagrado Corazón de María
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 Coxen Hole

What is the population of Coxen Hole?

Coxen Hole has a population of 7,514 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 253.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coxen Hole?

Coxen Hole has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.9 inches.

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