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Protección, Honduras
Full City Profile
2,101
Population
26/sq mi density
3,182 ft
Elevation
970 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Protección has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,182 ft (970 m) |
| Area | 80.8 sq mi (209.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0276°N, 88.6469°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 | — | 128 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 157 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 160 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Protección has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (1.1").