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Weather & Climate in Cusuna, Honduras

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

Cusuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area634.1 sq mi (1,642.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.8500°N, 85.2333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.4"
188% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 144 km 19 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 132 km 12 km
Apr 7, 2011 109 km NE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.8 141 km 7 km
Dec 15, 1999 111 km NE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.7 149 km 10 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 138 km 10 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 137 km 33 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 126 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 132 km 10 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 123 km 44 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 109 km 14 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 41 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 135 km 10 km
Feb 21, 2010 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 127 km 25 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 139 km 10 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 125 km 14 km
Apr 7, 2011 112 km NE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.0 145 km 8 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 132 km 35 km
Feb 1, 2025 75 km NE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.9 132 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2016 69 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.9 128 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2003 50 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M4.8 138 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 86 mph 167 km
2020 Eta Category 4 150 mph 249 km
2020 Iota Category 4 150 mph 239 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 269 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 118 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 86 mph 234 km
2011 Rina Category 3 115 mph 178 km
2010 Paula Category 2 86 mph 115 km
2010 Richard Category 2 92 mph 72 km
2007 Dean Category 5 167 mph 262 km
2007 Felix Category 5 161 mph 165 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 184 mph 254 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 130 km
2001 Michelle Category 2 104 mph 250 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 260 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 178 mph 40 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 7 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 7.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 14.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 15.2 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in

Cusuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.2") and April the driest (3.3").

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