Tocoa, Honduras

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30,785 Population 77/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Tocoa 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. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area402.2 sq mi (1,041.7 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates15.6833°N, 86.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 119 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 146 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 143 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 124 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 124 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 124 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 117 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 125 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 93 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 146 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 49 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 120 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 121 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 53 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 121 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 136 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 131 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 50 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 133 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 158 km
2020 Eta Category 4 278 km
2020 Iota Category 4 237 km
2020 Nana Category 1 210 km
2016 Earl Category 1 150 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 289 km
2011 Rina Category 3 228 km
2010 Richard Category 2 118 km
2010 Paula Category 1 194 km
2007 Dean Category 5 296 km
2007 Felix Category 5 185 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 299 km
2001 Iris Category 4 124 km
2000 Keith Category 4 250 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in

Tocoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (1.9").

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