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Río Bonito, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Río Bonito is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,054. Elevation: 4,993 ft (1,522 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,054 Population 11/sq mi density
4,993 ft Elevation 1,522 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Río Bonito

Río Bonito

Río Bonito är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Comayagua, i den västra delen av landet, 110 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Río Bonito ligger 1 522 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 054.

People

Population1,054
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain79.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation4,993 ft (1,522 m)
Population1,054
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation4,993 ft (1,522 m)
Coordinates14.7667°, -87.8833°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation79.3 inches (2,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Bonito

Río Bonito is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,054. The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet (1,522 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Río Bonito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,993 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,993 ft (1,522 m)
Area94.4 sq mi (244.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates14.7667°N, 87.8833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.42"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 123 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 143 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 138 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 114 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 127 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 93 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 120 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 67 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 133 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 135 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 148 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 108 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 141 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 100 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 139 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 147 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 96 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 141 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 144 km
Dec 16, 2013 9 km NW of Jucuapa, El Salvador M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 280 km
2020 Nana Category 1 230 km
2016 Earl Category 1 293 km
2010 Richard Category 2 256 km
2001 Iris Category 4 179 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 262 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 138 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 26 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 151 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 151 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 156 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 156 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 162 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 163 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 164 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 164 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 166 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 168 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 175 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 179 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 181 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 10.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 8.9 in
September 71°F (21°C) 11.4 in Wettest
October 69°F (21°C) 8.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Río Bonito has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.4") and March the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Río Bonito

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Libraries in Río Bonito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Dr. Marco A. Flores Rodas0.0

Farmers Markets in Río Bonito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Pablo

Stadiums & Teams in Río Bonito

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Río Bonito

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

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 Río Bonito

What is the population of Río Bonito?

Río Bonito has a population of 1,054 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 94.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Bonito?

Río Bonito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.

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