Joconal, Honduras
Full City Profile
1,264
Population
20/sq mi density
2,277 ft
Elevation
694 meters
74°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Joconal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,277 ft (694 m) |
| Area | 64.3 sq mi (166.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3552°N, 88.6330°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | - | 99 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
Joconal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (1.6").