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French Harbor, Honduras

Bay Islands · Honduras

French Harbor is a small town in Bay Islands, Honduras with a population of 2,698. Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,698 Population 11/sq mi density
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About French Harbor

French Harbor

French Harbor är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Islas de la Bahía, i den norra delen av landet, 260 km norr om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Antalet invånare är 2 698.

People

Population2,698
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Sunny Days180/yr
Population2,698
Population Density11 / sq mi
Coordinates16.3500°, -86.4333°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceBay Islands
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation92.8 inches (2,356 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About French Harbor

French Harbor is a small town in Honduras (Bay Islands) with a population of 2,698. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

French Harbor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Honduras avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Area253.4 sq mi (656.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates16.3500°N, 86.4333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.63"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 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 48 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 105 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 95 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 63 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 45 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 59 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 76 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 117 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 114 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 121 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 77 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 39 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 108 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 96 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 104 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 64 km
Feb 21, 2010 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 120 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 58 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 131 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 88 km
2020 Nana Category 1 129 km
2016 Earl Category 1 91 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 241 km
2011 Rina Category 3 184 km
2010 Paula Category 2 186 km
2010 Richard Category 2 52 km
2007 Dean Category 5 233 km
2007 Felix Category 4 272 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 253 km
2001 Iris Category 4 68 km
2000 Keith Category 4 172 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 68 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 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 54 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.9 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 6.4 in
August 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 6.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 15.3 in
November 80°F (26°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in

French Harbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and April the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near French Harbor

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blue Wave Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in French Harbor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coxen Cafe

Hotels in French Harbor

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Luz
Casa Sunburst
Caye Harbour Lodge
Executive Inn
Fantasy Island Beach Resort, Dive & Marina
Faro Inn
Las Verandas
Latitude 16 luxury Villas and Condos
Parrot Tree Beach Resort
Pineapple Villas
The Resort at Marble Hill
The Resort at Palmetto Bay

Restaurants in French Harbor

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azure
Bella's Place
Broritos
Cavi's Kitchen
Caye Harbour Lodge
China Palace
Dragonfly Sushi Infusion 2
El Pulpo
Flava
Frenchy's 44
Herbie's
Hill Top View Bar & Grill
Hole in the Wall
Kristi's Overlook
Las Pérgolas
Mayday
Restarace Hospoda Czech Village
Restaurant by Andreé
Roatan Yacht Club and Dive Center
Roatan's Famous Conch Fritters
Sabeya's Place
Salty Dawg
Snapper's
Temporary Cal's Cantina
The Cove
Valentina's Garden

Cafes in French Harbor

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetini
E Coffee
E Coffee
Espreso Americano
Gilei's
Serve Coffee
Skal
Spirit Animal Cafe

Cinemas in French Harbor

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Megacinemas

Clinics in French Harbor

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Oak Ridge
Centro Médico Quirúrgico Roatan
GARM Clini
HN #7786552691
New Life Clinic

Dentists in French Harbor

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diamond Dental Center
Innovation Dental Clinic
Island Smiles

Veterinaries in French Harbor

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Care Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in French Harbor

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G & J
HN #1290539529
HN #512684071
Petrosun
Petrosun

Banks in French Harbor

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAC Credomatic
Banco Atlántida
Banco Atlántida
Banco de Occidente
Banco Lafise
Banrural
Davivienda
Ficohsa
Financiera Insular S.A. (FINISA)

Shopping Malls in French Harbor

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jackson Plaza
Plaza Roatán

Gyms in French Harbor

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN #11892078163
Island Tigers

Golf Courses in French Harbor

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Black Pearl Golf Course

Breweries in French Harbor

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Roatan Island Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in French Harbor

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near French Harbor

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Manuel Gálvez International AirportRTBLarge Airport
Golosón International AirportLCEMedium Airport
La Laguna AirportGJAMedium Airport
Trujillo AirportTJIMedium Airport
Barbareta AirportSmall Airport
Bonito Oriental AirportSmall Airport
Fort Morgan Cay AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Monica AirportSmall Airport
Sinaloa AirportSmall Airport
Tocoa AirportTCFSmall Airport
Utila AirportUIISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in French Harbor

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of God
Iglesia San José

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About French Harbor

What is the population of French Harbor?

French Harbor has a population of 2,698 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 253.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in French Harbor?

French Harbor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.

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