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Weather & Climate in La Ceiba, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ceiba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7597°N, 86.7822°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
136 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 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1996 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | north of Honduras | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1994 | 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 48 km | 4 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 54 km | 35 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.0 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 149 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 148 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 166 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 259 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 86 mph | 256 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 252 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 110 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 232 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 108 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 133 km |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in |
La Ceiba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (2.2").