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Weather & Climate in Talanga, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Talanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,657 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,657 ft (810 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4000°N, 87.0833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 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 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 137 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 131 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 138 km | 35 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 146 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 144 km | 180 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 140 km | 188 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 150 km | 202 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 218 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 253 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 223 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 | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 166 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 189 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Talanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (0.6").