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Nuevo Chamelecón, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

Nuevo Chamelecón is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 2,098. Elevation: 1,184 ft (361 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2,098 Population 16/sq mi density
1,184 ft Elevation 361 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Nuevo Chamelecón

Nuevo Chamelecón

Nuevo Chamelecón är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Cortés, i den västra delen av landet, 170 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Nuevo Chamelecón ligger 361 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 098.

People

Population2,098
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Population2,098
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Coordinates15.3833°, -88.0167°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation56.6 inches (1,438 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nuevo Chamelecón

Nuevo Chamelecón is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 2,098. The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet (361 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Nuevo Chamelecón

Nuevo Chamelecón has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1054 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 19.4° / 28° 76.0
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 21° / 29.7° 55.2
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 21.5° / 31.5° 42.5
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.2° 24.3
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32° 51.9
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.8° 146.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.7° 104.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.3° 93.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31° 141.5
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.7° 125.3
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 20.5° / 28.3° 117.5
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.3° 75.6
Nuevo Chamelecón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Honduras avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area133.8 sq mi (346.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates15.3833°N, 88.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 56 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 87 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 93 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 99 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 132 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 99 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 36 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 135 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 67 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 148 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 80 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 113 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 96 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 115 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 86 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 95 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 79 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 81 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 120 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 122 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 1 216 km
2020 Nana Category 1 160 km
2016 Earl Category 1 225 km
2010 Richard Category 2 194 km
2001 Iris Category 4 110 km
2000 Keith Category 4 248 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 247 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 69 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 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
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 147 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 176 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
February 74°F (24°C) 2.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Nuevo Chamelecón has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Nuevo Chamelecón

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa Honduras MP3
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Nuevo Chamelecón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Antropología e Historia de San Pedro Sula
Museo de Fotografia El Arte
Museo del Niño
Museo del Niño
Museo Ferroviario

Libraries in Nuevo Chamelecón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0

Farmers Markets in Nuevo Chamelecón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito el Unico
Mercado
Mercado Dandi
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado La Concha
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nuevo de El Progreso
Plaza Moderna
Plaza Moderna
Supermercado Comisariato Los Andes
Supermercado Comisariato Los Andes
Viberes

Cafes in Nuevo Chamelecón

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mio Cafe

Gas Stations in Nuevo Chamelecón

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American
Puma
Texaco
Uno
Zeta Gas

Banks in Nuevo Chamelecón

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Atlantida

Breweries in Nuevo Chamelecón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Hondureña

Stadiums & Teams in Nuevo Chamelecón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nuevo Chamelecón

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Nuevo Chamelecón

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud
Centro de Salud
Clínica Dentales Unidas
Clínica Ferraro
Clínicas Odontológicas San Pío de Pietrelcina
Medí Red

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuevo Chamelecón

What is the population of Nuevo Chamelecón?

Nuevo Chamelecón has a population of 2,098 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 133.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuevo Chamelecón?

Nuevo Chamelecón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.6 inches.

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