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Petoa, Honduras
Full City Profile
1,067
Population
8/sq mi density
837 ft
Elevation
255 meters
75°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Petoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 127.3 sq mi (329.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2694°N, 88.2888°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 | — | 87 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 196 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Petoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (1.2").