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Río Chiquito, Honduras

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1,405 Population 2/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Río Chiquito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area663.2 sq mi (1,717.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.6341°N, 88.2414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.3"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 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 19 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 68 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 117 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 96 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 148 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 105 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 20 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 119 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 30 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 60 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 150 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 135 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 87 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 146 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 99 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 45 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 114 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 69 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 117 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 117 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 1 194 km
2020 Nana Category 1 130 km
2016 Earl Category 1 197 km
2010 Richard Category 2 173 km
2001 Iris Category 4 76 km
2000 Keith Category 4 224 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 264 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 — 48 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 78 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 155 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 167 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 7.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in Coldest

Río Chiquito has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (1.9").

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