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El Corozal, Honduras

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1,039 Population 13/sq mi density
2,031 ft Elevation 619 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
El Corozal 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 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates15.0667°N, 88.6167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.10"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 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 85 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 137 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 149 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 137 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 143 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 142 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 111 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 55 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 101 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 74 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 90 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 44 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 145 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 142 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 144 km
Aug 13, 2023 6 km W of Asunción Mita, Guatemala M4.8 148 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 85 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 143 km
Jan 1, 2005 8 km NE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M4.7 144 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 262 km
2020 Nana Category 1 196 km
2016 Earl Category 1 261 km
2010 Richard Category 2 240 km
2001 Iris Category 4 126 km
2000 Keith Category 2 295 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 123 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 59 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
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 104 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 123 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 128 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 135 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 141 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 145 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 151 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 155 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 157 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 158 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 160 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 162 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 165 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Coldest

El Corozal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (1.1").

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