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Nueva Armenia, Honduras

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1,392 Population 6/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Nueva Armenia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates15.7956°N, 86.4985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.6"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 15, 2025.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 108 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 120 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 149 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 114 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 82 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 128 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 77 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 113 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 39 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 41 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 70 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 82 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 146 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 116 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 43 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 122 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 130 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 41 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 86 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 147 km
2020 Iota Category 3 272 km
2020 Nana Category 1 163 km
2016 Earl Category 1 151 km
2011 Rina Category 3 242 km
2010 Paula Category 2 228 km
2010 Richard Category 2 114 km
2007 Dean Category 5 294 km
2007 Felix Category 4 231 km
2001 Iris Category 4 119 km
2000 Keith Category 4 234 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 78 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 55 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 7.5 in

Nueva Armenia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (1.9").

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