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Weather & Climate in Danlí, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Danlí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Area | 1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0333°N, 86.5833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 134 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 122 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 146 km | 185 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 150 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 143 km | 188 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2018 | 11 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 142 km | 192 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 5 km WSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.6 | 148 km | 175 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 154 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 186 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 228 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 155 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 158 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 161 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 170 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 171 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 179 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Danlí has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.7").