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Weather & Climate in Elíxir, Honduras

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

Elíxir 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 295 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.8°F
37% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates15.4833°N, 86.3000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 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 M5.6 148 km 10 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 122 km 33 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 141 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 92 km 4 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 70 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 147 km 10 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 65 km 14 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 91 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 14 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 144 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 122 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 11 km 35 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 79 km 10 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 150 km 10 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 68 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 100 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 92 km 10 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 131 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2024 39 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M4.8 138 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 181 km
2020 Eta Category 4 138 mph 285 km
2020 Iota Category 4 144 mph 231 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 203 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 181 km
2011 Rina Category 3 115 mph 263 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 146 km
2010 Paula Category 1 86 mph 232 km
2007 Felix Category 4 98 mph 193 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 150 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 269 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 178 mph 79 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 (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 94 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 189 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

Elíxir 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").

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