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Weather & Climate in Río Abajo, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Abajo 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 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,936 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,936 ft (895 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1693°N, 87.2052°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 120 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 108 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 103 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 137 km | 17 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 145 km | 192 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 141 km | 185 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 149 km | 22 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 147 km | 173 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 118 km | 191 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.8 | 138 km | 198 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 4 km NW of Intipucá, El Salvador | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 250 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 269 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 138 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 165 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 178 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in |
Río Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.5").