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Weather & Climate in Iralaya, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iralaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 147 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 4,715.6 sq mi (12,213.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0000°N, 83.2333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 30, 1997 | 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2011 | 39 km SE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Dec 4, 1995 | 101 km NNE of Iralaya, Honduras | M4.2 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 45 km NNE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 65 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 59 km SSE of Iralaya, Honduras | M4.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 289 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 111 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 157 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 235 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 237 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 78 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 5 | 184 mph | 235 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 170 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 138 mph | 245 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 190 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 8.9 in |
Iralaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (1.9").