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Sulaco, Honduras

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2,760 Population 3/sq mi density
1,375 ft Elevation 419 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Sulaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates14.9167°N, 87.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 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 M6.7 149 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 106 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 68 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 136 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 131 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 83 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 133 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 108 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 145 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 110 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 43 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 140 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 122 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 138 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 48 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 32 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 76 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 80 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 71 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 250 km
2020 Nana Category 1 222 km
2020 Iota Category 1 261 km
2016 Earl Category 1 268 km
2010 Richard Category 2 226 km
2007 Felix Category 1 261 km
2001 Iris Category 4 193 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 77 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 140 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 181 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 187 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Sulaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.8").

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