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Weather & Climate in La Playona, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Playona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 225.5 sq mi (584.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1180°N, 88.9820°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 11, 1999 | 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M6.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 142 km | 176 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 115 km | 272 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 145 km | 182 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala | M5.6 | 143 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 112 km | 274 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 79 km | 42 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2023 | 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.0 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador | M5.0 | 145 km | 193 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M5.0 | 147 km | 201 km |
| May 26, 2008 | 3 km NNW of San Juan Opico, El Salvador | M4.9 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 5 km ENE of Quesada, Guatemala | M4.9 | 143 km | 193 km |
| Jan 10, 2002 | 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador | M4.9 | 145 km | 197 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 264 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 124 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 | — | 144 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 157 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in |
La Playona has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (1.3").