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Weather & Climate in Olanchito, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Olanchito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4813°N, 86.5742°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 28, 2009 | 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M7.3 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | north of Honduras | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 63 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 20 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 39 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 181 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 247 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 186 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 187 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 277 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 150 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 147 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 269 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 101 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in |
Olanchito has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (1.4").