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Jacaleapa, Honduras

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2,578 Population 2/sq mi density
2,710 ft Elevation 826 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Jacaleapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Area1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates14.0167°N, 86.6667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 136 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 141 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 126 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 115 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 135 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 140 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 133 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 141 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 140 km
Aug 17, 2013 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M4.9 150 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 132 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 142 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 150 km
Jun 10, 2016 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.8 136 km
Sep 14, 2022 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M4.8 138 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 113 km
Aug 6, 2021 Honduras M4.8 143 km
May 24, 2009 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 135 km
Jul 26, 2017 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 147 km
Feb 11, 2019 Honduras M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 286 km
2020 Eta Category 2 257 km
2020 Iota Category 2 162 km
2007 Felix Category 2 195 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 234 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 99 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 129 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 134 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 151 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 151 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 158 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 163 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 168 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 169 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 177 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 178 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 189 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Jacaleapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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