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Waksma, Honduras

Gracias a Dios Department · Honduras

Waksma is a small town in Gracias a Dios Department, Honduras with a population of 969. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

969 Population 0/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
116.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Waksma

Waksma

Waksma är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Gracias a Dios, i den östra delen av landet, 300 km öster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Waksma ligger 16 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 969.

People

Population969
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain116.3 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population969
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates15.4333°, -84.4000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceGracias a Dios Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation116.3 inches (2,955 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Waksma

Waksma is a small town in Honduras (Gracias a Dios Department) with a population of 969. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Waksma 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area4,715.6 sq mi (12,213.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.4333°N, 84.4000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.3"
206% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 15, 2023.

Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 98 km
Jan 27, 2018 27 km NNW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.7 64 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 110 km
Apr 30, 1997 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.5 142 km
Feb 15, 2023 39 km NW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.4 73 km
Mar 18, 1991 26 km NNE of Francia, Honduras M4.3 136 km
Jul 12, 2012 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M4.3 93 km
May 20, 1997 Honduras M3.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 259 km
2020 Iota Category 4 194 km
2020 Eta Category 4 182 km
2016 Earl Category 1 195 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 263 km
2011 Rina Category 3 208 km
2010 Richard Category 1 146 km
2010 Paula Category 1 119 km
2009 Ida Category 1 295 km
2007 Felix Category 5 126 km
2007 Dean Category 5 297 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 243 km
2005 Beta Category 3 269 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 286 km
2001 Iris Category 4 186 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 258 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 10.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 11.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 17.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in

Waksma has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.3") and March the driest (2.6").

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Airports Near Waksma

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ahuas AirportAHSSmall Airport
Araslaya AirportSmall Airport
Auca AirportSmall Airport
Barra Del Patuca AirportSmall Airport
Brus Laguna AirportBHGSmall Airport
Chiquerito AirportSmall Airport
Coco AirportSmall Airport
Cocobila AirportSmall Airport
Durzona AirportSmall Airport
Iriona AirportIRNSmall Airport
La Katabila AirportSmall Airport
Las Marias AirportSmall Airport
Mocoron AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Jerusalen AirportSmall Airport
Palacios AirportPCHSmall Airport
Puerto Lempira AirportPEUSmall Airport
Rus Rus I AirportSmall Airport
Rus Rus II AirportSmall Airport
Sangrelaya AirportSmall Airport
Sico AirportSmall Airport
Sixatigni AirportSmall Airport
Tipimuratara AirportSmall Airport
Uhi AirportSmall Airport
Wampusirpi I AirportSmall Airport
Wampusirpi II AirportSmall Airport
Waplaya AirportSmall Airport
Warunta AirportSmall Airport
Wasma AirportSmall Airport
Waspam AirportWSPSmall Airport
Wawina AirportSmall Airport
Yaxu AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waksma

What is the population of Waksma?

Waksma has a population of 969 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,715.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Waksma?

Waksma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.3 inches.

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