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Weather & Climate in Las Vegas, Honduras

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Las Vegas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Area1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.0167°N, 87.4500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 127 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 136 km 33 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 64 km 4 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 123 km 10 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 107 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 108 km 8 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 78 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 148 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 120 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 121 km 33 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 138 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 130 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 123 km 35 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 55 km 10 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 144 km 10 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 110 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 121 km 33 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 44 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 51 km 10 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 142 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 244 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 210 km
2020 Iota Category 1 86 mph 283 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 261 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 221 km
2007 Felix Category 1 283 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 175 km
2000 Keith Category 2 92 mph 290 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 173 mph 208 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 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 57 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 137 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 189 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 195 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Las Vegas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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