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Morazán, Honduras

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11,076 Population 48/sq mi density
692 ft Elevation 211 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Morazán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.8°F
37% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area232.2 sq mi (601.5 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates15.3167°N, 87.6000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 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 94 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 99 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 90 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 95 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 52 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 81 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 62 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 127 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 131 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 105 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 125 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 128 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 130 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 95 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 70 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 122 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 112 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 76 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 130 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 214 km
2020 Nana Category 1 176 km
2016 Earl Category 1 232 km
2010 Richard Category 2 190 km
2001 Iris Category 4 138 km
2000 Keith Category 4 255 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 207 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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 55 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Morazán has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.9").

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