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Weather & Climate in Jericó, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jericó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 634.1 sq mi (1,642.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9500°N, 85.9667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 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 | 91 km | 19 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M6.1 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Dec 17, 1998 | 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1996 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1994 | 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | north of Honduras | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 31 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1991 | 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.4 | 117 km | 44 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.1 | 123 km | 25 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.1 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.0 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 73 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 129 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 299 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 263 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 195 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 122 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 260 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 201 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 86 mph | 172 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 88 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 267 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 207 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 5 | 161 mph | 271 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 95 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 2 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 222 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 19 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 | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in |
Jericó has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and April the driest (2.4").