Jocón, Honduras
Full City Profile
1,731
Population
2/sq mi density
3,192 ft
Elevation
973 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Jocón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,192 ft (973 m) |
| Area | 1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2833°N, 86.9667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Jocón has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.9").