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Weather & Climate in Arimís, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arimís has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,339 ft (713 m) |
| Area | 128.2 sq mi (332.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7833°N, 86.0000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 85 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 85 km | 35 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras | M4.6 | 140 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras | M4.4 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 1 km ESE of La Unión, Honduras | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 148 km | 36 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras | M4.4 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 6 km NW of Arenal, Honduras | M4.3 | 116 km | 33 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 | 258 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 213 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 148 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 209 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 126 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 224 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 128 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Arimís has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (1.1").