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Weather & Climate in Nueva Florida, Honduras

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

Nueva Florida has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,163 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)
Area232.2 sq mi (601.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.4667°N, 87.5000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.97"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 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 96 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 89 km 33 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 130 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 73 km 10 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 77 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 37 km 4 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 44 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 90 km 8 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 106 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 135 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 107 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 117 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 119 km 35 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 80 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 66 km 10 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 61 km 10 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 112 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 78 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 126 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 72 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 Lisa Category 1 92 mph 195 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 159 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 214 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 172 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 127 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 239 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 173 mph 191 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 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 75 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Nueva Florida has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (1.0").

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