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La Colorada, Honduras
Full City Profile
979
Population
4/sq mi density
4,626 ft
Elevation
1,410 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
La Colorada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,626 ft (1,410 m) |
| Area | 228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6167°N, 86.8167°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 | — | 134 km |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
La Colorada has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (1.3").