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Yoro, Honduras

Yoro Department · Honduras

Yoro is a small city in Yoro Department, Honduras with a population of 15,774. Elevation: 2,129 ft (649 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,774 Population 14/sq mi density
2,129 ft Elevation 649 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
50.4 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Yoro

Yoro, with a population of 101,849, is the capital city of the Yoro Department of Honduras and the municipal seat of Yoro Municipality. It is notable for a local event known as Lluvia de Peces, where it is claimed that strong storms make fish fall from the sky.

People

Population15,774
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Population15,774
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Coordinates15.1382°, -87.1284°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceYoro Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,280 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yoro

Yoro is a small city in Honduras (Yoro Department) with a population of 15,774. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet (649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Yoro

Yoro has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (25.5°C), the coldest is Jan (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1674 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.4° / 28.9° 95.6
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 12.7° / 31.6° 62.2
Mar 23°C / 73°F 15.2° / 34° 38.7
Apr 25.1°C / 77°F 17° / 35.6° 44.8
May 25.5°C / 78°F 18° / 35° 88.6
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 17.3° / 33° 206.4
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 17.1° / 30.3° 158.7
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 17.5° / 30.7° 136.1
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 17.6° / 31.1° 166.8
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 17° / 29.2° 173.7
Nov 21°C / 70°F 15.1° / 27.5° 252.5
Dec 20°C / 68°F 14° / 27.2° 249.8
Yoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Honduras avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Area1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates15.1382°N, 87.1284°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 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 M6.7 147 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 141 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 149 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 78 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 43 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 116 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 141 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 57 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 135 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 83 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 132 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 128 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 86 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 18 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 25 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 24 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 133 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 101 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 111 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 223 km
2020 Nana Category 1 200 km
2020 Iota Category 1 262 km
2016 Earl Category 1 242 km
2010 Richard Category 2 199 km
2007 Felix Category 2 253 km
2001 Iris Category 4 174 km
2000 Keith Category 3 283 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 93 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
February 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Yoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 63°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Yoro

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Yoro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Yorito

Cafes in Yoro

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

D´ Lo Alto Café

Gas Stations in Yoro

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco
Uno
Uno

Banks in Yoro

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Atlántida
Banco de Occidente
Banrural

Stadiums & Teams in Yoro

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Airports Near Yoro

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Golosón International AirportLCEMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Lepaguare Airport-Small Airport
Agua Caliente Airport-Small Airport
Aserradero El Encino Airport-Small Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Alto Airport-Small Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
El Cubo Airport-Small Airport
Finca San Antonio Airport-Small Airport
Flefil Airport-Small Airport
Guayabillas Airport-Small Airport
Guayape Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Galeras Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Ulua Airport-Small Airport
Joya Del Quebracho Airport-Small Airport
La America Airport-Small Airport
La Joya Airport-Small Airport
Las Lajas Airport-Small Airport
Manto Airport-Small Airport
Minas De Oro Airport-Small Airport
Monica Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita Airport-Small Airport
Victoria Airport-Small Airport
Yodeco Airport-Small Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yoro

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Honducor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yoro

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Santiago
Iglesia San Rafael Arcángel
Kingdom's Hall

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 Yoro

What is the population of Yoro?

Yoro has a population of 15,774 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,126.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yoro?

Yoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches.

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