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Hicaque, Honduras

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903 Population 4/sq mi density
1,745 ft Elevation 532 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Hicaque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,745 ft (532 m)
Area238.6 sq mi (617.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.7167°N, 87.3667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.7"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.77"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 22, 2024.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 103 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 77 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 99 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 54 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 31 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 128 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 47 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 27 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 107 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 112 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 108 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 76 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 108 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 59 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 75 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 66 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 57 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 45 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 92 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 166 km
2020 Nana Category 1 132 km
2016 Earl Category 1 183 km
2011 Rina Category 3 298 km
2010 Richard Category 2 143 km
2001 Iris Category 4 110 km
2000 Keith Category 4 214 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 69 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 11.2 in

Hicaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and April the driest (2.3").

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