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La Trinidad, Honduras

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880 Population 4/sq mi density
1,798 ft Elevation 548 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
La Trinidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates14.7167°N, 87.6667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 138 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 147 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 105 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 111 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 118 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 85 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 149 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 142 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 144 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 91 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 146 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 141 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 144 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 80 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 85 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 149 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 38 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 92 km
Apr 3, 1991 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 281 km
2020 Nana Category 1 241 km
2020 Iota Category 1 289 km
2016 Earl Category 1 299 km
2010 Richard Category 2 257 km
2007 Felix Category 1 300 km
2001 Iris Category 4 193 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 45 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 154 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 155 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 161 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 161 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 163 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 163 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 168 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 170 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 177 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 177 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 181 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 189 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 2.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 9.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.1 in
August 74°F (24°C) 9.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 10.9 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
November 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in

La Trinidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (1.3").

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