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Weather & Climate in Urrutia, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urrutia 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 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,441 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,441 ft (744 m) |
| Area | 336.7 sq mi (872.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7500°N, 87.0333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 103 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 89 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 82 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 138 km | 140 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 5 km W of Mojimán, Honduras | M4.5 | 87 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 264 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 230 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 217 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 192 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in |
Urrutia has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.6").