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Weather & Climate in Taujica, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taujica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 402.2 sq mi (1,041.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7000°N, 85.9167°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
136 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 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M6.1 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Dec 17, 1998 | 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1996 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | north of Honduras | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1994 | 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Jan 29, 1991 | 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.4 | 141 km | 44 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 52 km | 14 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.1 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.1 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 59 km | 35 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.0 | 133 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 157 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 235 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 215 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 144 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 223 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 114 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 167 mph | 291 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 181 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 5 | 161 mph | 295 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 123 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 250 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 32 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 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in |
Taujica has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (1.9").