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Weather & Climate in Puerto Lempira, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Lempira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 4,715.6 sq mi (12,213.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2657°N, 83.7744°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 27, 2018 | 27 km NNW of Brus Laguna, Honduras | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 127 km ENE of Barra Patuca, Honduras | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 39 km NW of Brus Laguna, Honduras | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1995 | 101 km NNE of Iralaya, Honduras | M4.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 45 km NNE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 111 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 59 km SSE of Iralaya, Honduras | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 163 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 174 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 220 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 153 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 86 mph | 205 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 107 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 5 | 184 mph | 237 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 218 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 138 mph | 205 km |
| 2001 | Michelle | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 185 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 16.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in |
Puerto Lempira has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.4") and March the driest (2.5").