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French Harbor, Honduras

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2,698 Population 11/sq mi density
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
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. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US 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 US 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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