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Weather & Climate in Arenal, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arenal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Area | 955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3500°N, 86.8333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 48 km | 35 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 40 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 195 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 187 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 210 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 171 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 153 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 271 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 132 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in |
Arenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (1.4").