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Weather & Climate in Mata de Plátano, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mata de Plátano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,593 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,593 ft (1,095 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6000°N, 87.2833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 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 | 149 km | 226 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 147 km | 180 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 106 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 121 km | 140 km |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras | M4.6 | 144 km | 40 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 100 km | 16 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 | Lisa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 246 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 258 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 224 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 223 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 183 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in |
Mata de Plátano has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.7").