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Weather & Climate in Subirana, Honduras

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Subirana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,746 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,746 ft (837 m)
Area1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.2000°N, 87.4500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 114 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 118 km 33 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 91 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 103 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 47 km 4 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 100 km 8 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 60 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 143 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 133 km 33 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 125 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 114 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 132 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 110 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 116 km 35 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 52 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 M4.8 127 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 101 km 33 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 123 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 143 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 224 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 189 km
2020 Iota Category 1 86 mph 294 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 241 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 201 km
2007 Felix Category 1 288 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 156 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 270 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 173 mph 198 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 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 62 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Subirana has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.9").

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