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Urrutia, Honduras

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799 Population 2/sq mi density
2,441 ft Elevation 744 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Urrutia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,441 ft (744 m)
Area336.7 sq mi (872.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates14.7500°N, 87.0333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 117 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 87 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 100 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 100 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 103 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 47 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 145 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 69 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 147 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 27 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 89 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 73 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 106 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 96 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 105 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 123 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 74 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 82 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 138 km
Mar 30, 2011 5 km W of Mojimán, Honduras M4.5 87 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 1 264 km
2020 Nana Category 1 244 km
2020 Iota Category 1 230 km
2016 Earl Category 1 280 km
2010 Richard Category 2 240 km
2007 Felix Category 2 233 km
2001 Iris Category 4 217 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 105 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 153 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 171 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 177 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 189 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in

Urrutia has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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