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Weather & Climate in Auka, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Auka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 141 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 4,715.6 sq mi (12,213.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9409°N, 83.8323°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 8, 2009 | 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Jan 27, 2018 | 27 km NNW of Brus Laguna, Honduras | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 139 km | 36 km |
| Dec 4, 1995 | 101 km NNE of Iralaya, Honduras | M4.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 45 km NNE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 87 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 59 km SSE of Iralaya, Honduras | M4.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 128 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 138 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 256 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 184 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 228 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 71 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 5 | 184 mph | 274 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 189 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 138 mph | 241 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 217 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 9.6 in |
Auka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.7") and March the driest (2.1").