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Orica, Honduras

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2,342 Population 7/sq mi density
2,808 ft Elevation 856 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Orica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,808 ft (856 m)
Area336.7 sq mi (872.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates14.7000°N, 86.9500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 122 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 94 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 107 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 99 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 102 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 52 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 32 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 150 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 77 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 105 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 96 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 103 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 81 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 114 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 133 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 89 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 149 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 84 km
Mar 30, 2011 5 km W of Mojimán, Honduras M4.5 98 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 268 km
2020 Iota Category 2 219 km
2020 Nana Category 1 252 km
2016 Earl Category 1 282 km
2010 Richard Category 2 244 km
2007 Felix Category 2 223 km
2001 Iris Category 4 223 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 115 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 158 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 169 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 175 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in
February 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Orica has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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