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El Bálsamo, Honduras

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1,741 Population 2/sq mi density
2,717 ft Elevation 828 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
El Bálsamo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,717 ft (828 m)
Area1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.0667°N, 87.4667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 122 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 131 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 60 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 117 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 103 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 104 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 74 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 145 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 120 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 123 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 133 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 147 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 124 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 122 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 55 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 53 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 139 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 138 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 149 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 239 km
2020 Nana Category 1 204 km
2020 Iota Category 1 288 km
2016 Earl Category 1 256 km
2010 Richard Category 2 216 km
2007 Felix Category 1 286 km
2001 Iris Category 4 169 km
2000 Keith Category 2 284 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 — 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 56 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 133 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 194 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Coldest

El Bálsamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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