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Peña Blanca, Honduras
Full City Profile
3,552
Population
9/sq mi density
840 ft
Elevation
256 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Peña Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 414.1 sq mi (1,072.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5333°N, 88.0500°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 | — | 52 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Peña Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (1.6").