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Weather & Climate in La Colorada, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Colorada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,626 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,626 ft (1,410 m) |
| Area | 228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6167°N, 86.8167°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 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 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | north of Honduras | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 38 km | 4 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 49 km | 35 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 39 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 49 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 | 165 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 160 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 275 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 143 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 86 mph | 267 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 124 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 244 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 117 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 | — | 134 km |
| 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 (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
La Colorada has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (1.3").