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La Brea, Honduras

Colón Department · Honduras

La Brea is a small town in Colón Department, Honduras with a population of 1,055. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,055 Population 2/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
64.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About La Brea

La Brea

La Brea är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Colón, i den centrala delen av landet, 230 km nordost om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. La Brea ligger 45 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 055.

People

Population1,055
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain64.5 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population1,055
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates15.8000°, -85.9667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceColón Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation64.5 inches (1,639 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Brea

La Brea is a small town in Honduras (Colón Department) with a population of 1,055. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

La Brea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area634.1 sq mi (1,642.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.8000°N, 85.9667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 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 M7.3 107 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 132 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 111 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 130 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 111 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 104 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 118 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 132 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 40 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 131 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 96 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 112 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 126 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 123 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 128 km
Feb 21, 2010 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 138 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 109 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 64 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 121 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 145 km
2020 Eta Category 4 286 km
2020 Iota Category 4 248 km
2020 Nana Category 1 204 km
2016 Earl Category 1 136 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 276 km
2011 Rina Category 3 215 km
2010 Paula Category 2 182 km
2010 Richard Category 2 104 km
2007 Dean Category 5 282 km
2007 Felix Category 5 193 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 286 km
2001 Iris Category 4 111 km
2000 Keith Category 4 238 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 29 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 7 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in

La Brea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (1.9").

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Museums in La Brea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo y Piscinas Naturales Riveras del Pedregal

Stadiums & Teams in La Brea

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Brea

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

🇭🇳 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 La Brea

What is the population of La Brea?

La Brea has a population of 1,055 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 634.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Brea?

La Brea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.

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