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Weather & Climate in Las Ánimas, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Ánimas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 327.4 sq mi (848.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2500°N, 86.5667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 141 km | 226 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.5 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Oct 12, 1990 | 10 km S of Agua Fría, Honduras | M4.5 | 145 km | 208 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras | M4.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 12 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.4 | 124 km | 25 km |
| Feb 10, 2020 | 5 km SE of El Rancho, Honduras | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras | M4.4 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras | M4.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 160 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 180 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 278 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 206 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 178 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 179 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 185 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 195 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Las Ánimas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (0.5").