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Weather & Climate in El Negrito, Honduras

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

El Negrito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area315.5 sq mi (817.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates15.3167°N, 87.7000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 85 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 96 km 33 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 104 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 92 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 62 km 4 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 70 km 8 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 71 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 139 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 115 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 96 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 132 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 124 km 33 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 141 km 35 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 95 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 81 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 113 km 10 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 115 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 52 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 83 km 33 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 139 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 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 216 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 177 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 232 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 192 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 133 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 254 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 173 mph 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 48 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
August 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.2 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Coldest

El Negrito has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (1.1").

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