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Jericó, Honduras

Colón Department · Honduras

Jericó is a small town in Colón Department, Honduras with a population of 2,364. Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,364 Population 4/sq mi density
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
67.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Jericó

Jericó

Jericó is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the Valderrama Province a subregion of Boyaca.

People

Population2,364
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain67.9 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Population2,364
Population Density4 / sq mi
Coordinates15.9500°, -85.9667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceColón Department
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation67.9 inches (1,725 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jericó

Jericó is a small town in Honduras (Colón Department) with a population of 2,364. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Jericó 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Honduras avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Area634.1 sq mi (1,642.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.9500°N, 85.9667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.9"
79% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 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 91 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 116 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 113 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 95 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 94 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 109 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 88 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 31 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 98 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 117 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 136 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 108 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 129 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 93 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 121 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 76 km
Feb 21, 2010 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 123 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 106 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 105 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 129 km
2020 Eta Category 4 299 km
2020 Iota Category 4 263 km
2020 Nana Category 1 195 km
2016 Earl Category 1 122 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 260 km
2011 Rina Category 3 201 km
2010 Paula Category 2 172 km
2010 Richard Category 2 88 km
2007 Dean Category 5 267 km
2007 Felix Category 5 207 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 271 km
2001 Iris Category 4 95 km
2001 Michelle Category 2 293 km
2000 Keith Category 4 222 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 19 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 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (26°C) 9.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in

Jericó has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and April the driest (2.4").

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Museums in Jericó

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo y Piscinas Naturales Riveras del Pedregal

Stadiums & Teams in Jericó

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jericó

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Manuel Gálvez International AirportRTBLarge Airport
La Laguna AirportGJAMedium Airport
Trujillo AirportTJIMedium Airport
Barbareta AirportSmall Airport
Bonito Oriental AirportSmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Fort Morgan Cay AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Limon AirportLMHSmall Airport
Regional Hamer AirportSmall Airport
Sinaloa AirportSmall Airport
Tocoa AirportTCFSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Area
955.2 km² (368.7 mi²)
Founded
1525
Twinned With
Trujillo

🇭🇳 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 Jericó

What is the population of Jericó?

Jericó has a population of 2,364 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 634.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jericó?

Jericó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.9 inches.

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