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Francia, Honduras

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1,331 Population 2/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Francia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area634.1 sq mi (1,642.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.8500°N, 85.5833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 119 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 124 km
Apr 7, 2011 109 km NE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.8 150 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 117 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 125 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 110 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 111 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 137 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 119 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 73 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 72 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 101 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 115 km
Feb 21, 2010 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 124 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 117 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 132 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 98 km
Feb 1, 2025 75 km NE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.9 130 km
Sep 5, 2016 69 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.9 126 km
Jun 23, 2022 51 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 150 km
2020 Eta Category 4 266 km
2020 Iota Category 4 243 km
2020 Nana Category 1 236 km
2016 Earl Category 1 118 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 251 km
2011 Rina Category 3 192 km
2010 Paula Category 2 146 km
2010 Richard Category 2 83 km
2007 Dean Category 5 266 km
2007 Felix Category 5 177 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 267 km
2001 Iris Category 4 115 km
2001 Michelle Category 2 273 km
2000 Keith Category 4 244 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 6 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 7 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 6.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 8.2 in

Francia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (2.4").

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