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Oropéndolas, Honduras
Full City Profile
1,333
Population
3/sq mi density
541 ft
Elevation
165 meters
76°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Oropéndolas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 455.1 sq mi (1,178.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0167°N, 87.9333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 110 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in |
Oropéndolas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (1.3").