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Salamá, Honduras

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2,820 Population 20/sq mi density
2,198 ft Elevation 670 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Salamá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,198 ft (670 m)
Area139.8 sq mi (362.1 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates14.8333°N, 86.5833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 98 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 142 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 111 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 108 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 68 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 71 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 55 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 46 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 89 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 131 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 99 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 107 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 73 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 89 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 91 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 112 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 149 km
Nov 21, 1990 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras M4.5 104 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 64 km
Mar 30, 2011 5 km W of Mojimán, Honduras M4.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 252 km
2020 Iota Category 3 195 km
2020 Eta Category 2 272 km
2020 Nana Category 1 250 km
2016 Earl Category 1 257 km
2010 Richard Category 2 221 km
2010 Paula Category 1 298 km
2007 Felix Category 4 187 km
2001 Iris Category 4 215 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 147 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 151 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
September 74°F (24°C) 7.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in Wettest
November 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in

Salamá has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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