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Jamalteca, Honduras

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1,107 Population 5/sq mi density
1,634 ft Elevation 498 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Jamalteca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.6960°N, 87.5791°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 145 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 144 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 102 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 119 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 116 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 93 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 149 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 148 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 85 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 147 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 147 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 82 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 72 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 142 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 47 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 108 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 88 km
Jan 15, 2001 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
Apr 3, 1991 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 105 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 1 281 km
2020 Nana Category 1 245 km
2020 Iota Category 1 279 km
2016 Earl Category 1 299 km
2010 Richard Category 2 258 km
2007 Felix Category 1 290 km
2001 Iris Category 4 199 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 53 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 152 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 158 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 159 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 164 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 167 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 168 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 172 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 174 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 175 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 183 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 188 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 191 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.4 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
December 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in

Jamalteca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (1.1").

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