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El Juncal, Honduras

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1,286 Population 1/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
El Juncal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.4500°N, 86.4333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.42"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 144 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 148 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 120 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 60 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 72 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 78 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 137 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 78 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 4 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 116 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 4 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 65 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 141 km
Feb 4, 2024 39 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M4.8 144 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 121 km
Aug 8, 2023 33 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M4.8 148 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 85 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 78 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 65 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 186 km
2020 Iota Category 3 236 km
2020 Eta Category 2 294 km
2020 Nana Category 1 197 km
2016 Earl Category 1 187 km
2011 Rina Category 3 273 km
2010 Richard Category 2 151 km
2010 Paula Category 1 246 km
2007 Felix Category 4 202 km
2001 Iris Category 4 156 km
2000 Keith Category 4 273 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 91 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 7 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 89 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in

El Juncal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (1.5").

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