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Weather & Climate in Paujiles, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paujiles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,344 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,344 ft (1,324 m) |
| Area | 1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1000°N, 87.3500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 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 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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 | 233 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 209 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 275 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 171 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 3 | 115 mph | 282 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 194 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 | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Paujiles has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.8").