Jericó, Honduras
Colón Department · Honduras
Jericó is a mid-size city in Colón Department, Honduras with a population of 60,558. Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Jericó
Jericó is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the Valderrama Province a subregion of Boyaca.
People
Climate
| Population | 60,558 |
| Population Density | 96 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9500°, -85.9667° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Colón Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.9 inches (1,725 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jericó
Jericó is a mid-size city in Honduras (Colón Department) with a population of 60,558. 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.
Climate in Jericó
Jericó has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2449 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Area | 634.1 sq mi (1,642.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9500°N, 85.9667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Museums in Jericó
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo y Piscinas Naturales Riveras del Pedregal |
Stadiums & Teams in Jericó
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Jericó
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport | RTB | Large Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | GJA | Medium Airport |
| Trujillo Airport | TJI | Medium Airport |
| Barbareta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bonito Oriental Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coyoles Airport | CYL | Small Airport |
| El Arrayán Airport | OAN | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Morgan Cay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limon Airport | LMH | Small Airport |
| Regional Hamer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinaloa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tocoa Airport | TCF | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Jericó
What is the population of Jericó?
Jericó has a population of 60,558 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 96 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. Annual rainfall totals 67.9 inches.
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