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Dulce Nombre, Honduras
Full City Profile
3,589
Population
20/sq mi density
3,681 ft
Elevation
1,122 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Dulce Nombre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,681 ft (1,122 m) |
| Area | 182.6 sq mi (472.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8480°N, 88.8316°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 133 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 134 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Dulce Nombre has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.9").