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Yoro, Honduras

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15,774 Population 14/sq mi density
2,129 ft Elevation 649 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
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. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US 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 US 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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