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Paptalaya, Honduras

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1,227 Population 0/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Paptalaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 134 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area4,715.6 sq mi (12,213.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.5000°N, 84.3167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.6"
207% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.48"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 15, 2023.

Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 98 km
Jan 27, 2018 27 km NNW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.7 60 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 115 km
Apr 30, 1997 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.5 142 km
Feb 15, 2023 39 km NW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.4 72 km
Mar 18, 1991 26 km NNE of Francia, Honduras M4.3 140 km
Jul 12, 2012 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M4.3 93 km
May 20, 1997 Honduras M3.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 261 km
2020 Iota Category 4 201 km
2020 Eta Category 4 189 km
2016 Earl Category 1 194 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 256 km
2011 Rina Category 3 200 km
2010 Richard Category 1 146 km
2010 Paula Category 1 112 km
2009 Ida Category 1 299 km
2007 Felix Category 5 134 km
2007 Dean Category 5 289 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 233 km
2005 Beta Category 3 270 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 275 km
2001 Iris Category 4 181 km
2001 Michelle Category 2 249 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 11.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 17.5 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in

Paptalaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and March the driest (2.4").

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