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Weather & Climate in Agalteca, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Agalteca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,375 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,375 ft (724 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4500°N, 87.2667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 147 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 136 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 133 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 144 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 135 km | 180 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.8 | 149 km | 198 km |
| Jan 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 147 km | 202 km |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Honduras | M4.7 | 147 km | 193 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 238 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 92 mph | 277 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 255 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 239 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 233 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 167 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in |
Agalteca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.6").