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Weather & Climate in Orica, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orica 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 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,808 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,808 ft (856 m) |
| Area | 336.7 sq mi (872.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7000°N, 86.9500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 102 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 105 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 96 km | 27 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 89 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 149 km | 140 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 5 km W of Mojimán, Honduras | M4.5 | 98 km | 37 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 268 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 219 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 223 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 189 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Orica has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (0.6").