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Weather & Climate in Travesía, Honduras

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

Travesía 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 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area877.0 sq mi (2,271.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.8627°N, 87.9047°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.0"
166% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.75"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 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 46 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 33 km 33 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 131 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 52 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 89 km 4 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 112 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 140 km 10 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 86 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 63 km 8 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 103 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 106 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 54 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 44 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 127 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 76 km 10 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 56 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 139 km 10 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 138 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 26 km 33 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 94 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 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 161 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 112 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 171 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 139 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 72 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 194 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 167 mph 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 18 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 99 km
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 (24°C) 10.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 15.8 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 15.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 12.5 in

Travesía has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and April the driest (2.4").

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