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Weather & Climate in Auas, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Auas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 4,715.6 sq mi (12,213.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4833°N, 84.3333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 29, 2016 | 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2018 | 27 km NNW of Brus Laguna, Honduras | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras | M4.6 | 114 km | 35 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 39 km NW of Brus Laguna, Honduras | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1991 | 26 km NNE of Francia, Honduras | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras | M4.3 | 93 km | 25 km |
| May 20, 1997 | Honduras | M3.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 199 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 187 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 194 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 202 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 86 mph | 113 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 132 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 155 mph | 291 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 5 | 184 mph | 235 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 269 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 138 mph | 183 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 92 mph | 251 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 143 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 17.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in |
Auas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and March the driest (2.4").