Jericó, Honduras

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2,364 Population 4/sq mi density

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

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. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.3°F
	47% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	213 days/yr

Geography

Area	634.1 sq mi (1,642.4 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	15.9500°N, 85.9667°W
Timezone	America/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.9"

79% above US 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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