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Weather & Climate in Mandasta, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mandasta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,104 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,104 ft (1,251 m) |
| Area | 234.4 sq mi (607.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7333°N, 86.9167°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
330 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 100 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 85 km | 218 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 134 km | 58 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 143 km | 96 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 73 km | 226 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 133 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 36 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 147 km | 100 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1993 | 21 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 146 km | 74 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 139 km | 86 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 138 km | 82 km |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 143 km | 67 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 100 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 186 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 150 mph | 274 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 81 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 110 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 115 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 126 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 138 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 140 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 151 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in |
Mandasta has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.4").