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Vallecillo, Honduras

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1,986 Population 6/sq mi density
3,310 ft Elevation 1,009 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Vallecillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Area342.6 sq mi (887.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates14.5167°N, 87.4000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 142 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 140 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 115 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 147 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 129 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 108 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 146 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 149 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 149 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 86 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 147 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 143 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 94 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 144 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 132 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 69 km
Jan 15, 2001 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.7 145 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 100 km
May 24, 2009 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 142 km
Apr 3, 1991 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.7 137 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 1 297 km
2020 Nana Category 1 265 km
2020 Iota Category 1 254 km
2010 Richard Category 2 273 km
2007 Felix Category 1 270 km
2001 Iris Category 4 225 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 81 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 134 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 141 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 153 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 161 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 165 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 168 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 171 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 172 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 172 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 185 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 186 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 187 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in

Vallecillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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