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Mercedes, Honduras
Full City Profile
984
Population
11/sq mi density
4,600 ft
Elevation
1,402 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Mercedes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Area | 90.2 sq mi (233.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4333°N, 89.1500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 110 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 99 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 79 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 83 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 85 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 59°F in December to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (0.8").