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Weather & Climate in Jacaleapa, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jacaleapa 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 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 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 | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Area | 1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0167°N, 86.6667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 141 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 126 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 115 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 140 km | 185 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 150 km | 173 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 142 km | 191 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Honduras | M4.8 | 143 km | 203 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 135 km | 188 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 147 km | 202 km |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Honduras | M4.7 | 146 km | 193 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 | 286 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 162 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 234 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 151 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 151 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 158 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 168 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 169 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 178 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Jacaleapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.6").