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La Paz, Honduras
Full City Profile
17,555
Population
142/sq mi density
2,231 ft
Elevation
680 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3212°N, 87.6759°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 150 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 165 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 186 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (0.5").