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Weather & Climate in Wawina, Honduras

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

Wawina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area4,715.6 sq mi (12,213.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.4167°N, 84.4333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.3"
206% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 97 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2018 27 km NNW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.7 65 km 10 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 108 km 35 km
Apr 30, 1997 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.5 143 km 33 km
Feb 15, 2023 39 km NW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.4 73 km 10 km
Mar 18, 1991 26 km NNE of Francia, Honduras M4.3 134 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2012 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M4.3 92 km 25 km
May 2, 2008 41 km NNE of Santa Rosa de Aguán, Honduras M4.2 149 km 29 km
May 20, 1997 Honduras M3.9 106 km 10 km
Aug 12, 2007 4 km NNE of Santa Rosa de Aguán, Honduras M3.8 150 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 81 mph 258 km
2020 Iota Category 4 150 mph 193 km
2020 Eta Category 4 150 mph 180 km
2016 Earl Category 1 81 mph 195 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 75 mph 265 km
2011 Rina Category 3 115 mph 209 km
2010 Richard Category 1 86 mph 146 km
2010 Paula Category 1 86 mph 121 km
2009 Ida Category 1 81 mph 294 km
2007 Felix Category 5 161 mph 124 km
2007 Dean Category 5 155 mph 299 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 184 mph 247 km
2005 Beta Category 3 115 mph 270 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 81 mph 290 km
2001 Iris Category 4 138 mph 186 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 92 mph 260 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 178 mph 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 10.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 11.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 17.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in

Wawina has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.3") and March the driest (2.6").

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