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Weather & Climate in Prieta, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prieta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5806°N, 86.1366°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 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Oct 5, 1996 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1994 | 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | north of Honduras | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 54 km | 14 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 32 km | 35 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.0 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 33 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 169 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 280 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 232 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 245 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 133 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 86 mph | 212 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 187 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 136 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 259 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 59 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 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in |
Prieta has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and April the driest (1.7").