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La Unión, Honduras

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2,382 Population 10/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
La Unión 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. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates15.7167°N, 87.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.6"
125% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 3, 2024.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 140 km
Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 143 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 110 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 84 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 28 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 70 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 17 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 91 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 16 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 146 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 72 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 67 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 72 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 86 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 61 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 54 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 48 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 91 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 82 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 157 km
2020 Iota Category 2 296 km
2020 Nana Category 1 142 km
2016 Earl Category 1 176 km
2011 Rina Category 3 276 km
2010 Paula Category 2 277 km
2010 Richard Category 2 133 km
2007 Felix Category 2 269 km
2001 Iris Category 4 110 km
2000 Keith Category 4 226 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 — 112 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 (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 47 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 12.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 11.8 in

La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (2.8").

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