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Weather & Climate in La Rosa, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,841 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,841 ft (866 m) |
| Area | 1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3500°N, 87.0667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 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 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 21 km | 4 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 73 km | 35 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 16 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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 | 199 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 179 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 218 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 175 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 150 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 262 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 154 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
La Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (1.0").