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Weather & Climate in Bálsamo Oriental, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bálsamo Oriental has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4833°N, 86.3333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 28, 2009 | 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M7.3 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Oct 5, 1996 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | north of Honduras | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 65 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 89 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 8 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 39 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 182 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 233 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 288 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 265 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 147 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 151 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 269 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 81 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in |
Bálsamo Oriental has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (1.3").