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Quebrada Seca, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

Quebrada Seca is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 2,248. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,248 Population 10/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Quebrada Seca

The Quebrada Seca River is a river in Peru.

People

Population2,248
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population2,248
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates15.6607°, -87.9493°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,561 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quebrada Seca

Quebrada Seca is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 2,248. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Quebrada Seca

Quebrada Seca has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1054 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 19.4° / 28° 76.0
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 21° / 29.7° 55.2
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 21.5° / 31.5° 42.5
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.2° 24.3
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32° 51.9
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.8° 146.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.7° 104.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.3° 93.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31° 141.5
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.7° 125.3
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 20.5° / 28.3° 117.5
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.3° 75.6
Quebrada Seca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area216.8 sq mi (561.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates15.6607°N, 87.9493°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 43 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 55 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 148 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 70 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 86 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 117 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 46 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 136 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 88 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 122 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 90 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 145 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 53 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 65 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 119 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 129 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 48 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 73 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 147 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 184 km
2020 Nana Category 1 132 km
2016 Earl Category 1 194 km
2010 Richard Category 2 162 km
2001 Iris Category 4 86 km
2000 Keith Category 4 216 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 - 38 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 76 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 125 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in

Quebrada Seca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and April the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Quebrada Seca

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ranchera (SV) - AAC 96 kbps
Radio Activa Honduras - MP3
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Quebrada Seca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Antropología e Historia de San Pedro Sula
Museo del Niño
Museo del Niño
Museo San Fernando de Omoa

Libraries in Quebrada Seca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0

Farmers Markets in Quebrada Seca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito el Unico
Mercado
Mercado Dandi
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Moderna
Plaza Moderna
Supermercado Comisariato Los Andes
Supermercado Comisariato Los Andes
Viberes

Breweries in Quebrada Seca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Hondureña

Stadiums & Teams in Quebrada Seca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Quebrada Seca

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Chumbagua Airport-Small Airport
La America Airport-Small Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Luz y Vida Airport-Small Airport
Marcos Perez Airport-Small Airport
Victoria Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Quebrada Seca

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud
Centro de Salud
Clínica Dentales Unidas
Clínica Ferraro
Clínicas Odontológicas San Pío de Pietrelcina
Medí Red

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quebrada Seca

What is the population of Quebrada Seca?

Quebrada Seca has a population of 2,248 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 216.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quebrada Seca?

Quebrada Seca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.

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