Sign In Register

Cuyamel, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

Cuyamel is a small city in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 5,022. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,022 Population 8/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
70.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

Discover Cuyamel, Honduras

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Cuyamel

Cuyamel

Cuyamel är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Cortés, i den västra delen av landet, 210 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Cuyamel ligger 17 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 5 022.

People

Population5,022
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain70.3 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population5,022
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates15.6651°, -88.1948°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation70.3 inches (1,785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuyamel

Cuyamel is a small city in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 5,022. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Cuyamel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above Honduras avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area663.2 sq mi (1,717.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates15.6651°N, 88.1948°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.3"
85% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 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 20 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 62 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 90 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 112 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 143 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 26 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 M5.2 109 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 139 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 66 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 31 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 144 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 81 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 143 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 111 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 93 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 111 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 63 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 48 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 113 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 1 189 km
2020 Nana Category 1 127 km
2016 Earl Category 1 193 km
2010 Richard Category 2 168 km
2001 Iris Category 4 74 km
2000 Keith Category 4 219 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 259 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 - 43 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 80 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 149 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 173 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 7.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in Coldest

Cuyamel has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Cuyamel

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 Cuyamel

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

Libraries in Cuyamel

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

Farmers Markets in Cuyamel

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

Hotels in Cuyamel

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hopedaje Daniela

Restaurants in Cuyamel

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carnitas el Centro
Comida China
El PANDA CHINA

Cafes in Cuyamel

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Coral

Clinics in Cuyamel

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Medicus Mundi

Gas Stations in Cuyamel

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Puma
Puma

Banks in Cuyamel

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca
Banco de Occidente
Banrural
COOMPOL
ODEFF

Shopping Malls in Cuyamel

14 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abarroteria Los Hermanos
Comercial Yoly Cuyamel
INVERCIONES GEAN
La chumpa
Plaza Morazan
Plaza Ranos
Print
Pulpería
Pulpería
Pulpería
Pulperia Bethel
Pulpería Danna
Pulperia Piche
Pulperia Pinocho

Breweries in Cuyamel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Hondureña

Stadiums & Teams in Cuyamel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cuyamel

11 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Cuyamel

6 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cuyamel

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Católica, San José

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Cuyamel.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Cuyamel

What is the population of Cuyamel?

Cuyamel has a population of 5,022 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 663.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuyamel?

Cuyamel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Cuyamel with another city: