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Weather & Climate in Carbajales, Honduras

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Carbajales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.5167°N, 86.3500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 136 km 19 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 145 km 10 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 117 km 33 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 150 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 139 km 10 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 63 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 87 km 4 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 62 km 14 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 140 km 10 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 85 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 13 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 115 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 142 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 10 km 35 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 150 km 19 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 76 km 10 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 62 km 10 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 143 km 10 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 125 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 95 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 178 km
2020 Iota Category 3 127 mph 237 km
2020 Eta Category 2 109 mph 292 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 197 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 178 km
2011 Rina Category 3 115 mph 262 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 143 km
2010 Paula Category 1 86 mph 234 km
2007 Felix Category 4 98 mph 199 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 148 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 265 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 178 mph 80 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 7 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 88 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 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in

Carbajales has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (1.6").

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