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Villanueva, Honduras

Full City Profile

31,571 Population 236/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Villanueva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area133.8 sq mi (346.6 km²)
Population Density236/sq mi
Coordinates15.3148°N, 87.9938°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 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 63 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 94 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 92 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 132 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 104 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 140 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 100 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 41 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 74 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 107 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 83 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 102 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 112 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 127 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 86 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 115 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 87 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 99 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 83 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 88 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 1 223 km
2020 Nana Category 1 168 km
2016 Earl Category 1 233 km
2010 Richard Category 2 201 km
2001 Iris Category 4 118 km
2000 Keith Category 4 255 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 76 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 37 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 149 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 176 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 195 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 196 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 198 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
February 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
March 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Villanueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (1.1").

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