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Ajuterique, Honduras

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5,354 Population 227/sq mi density
2,234 ft Elevation 681 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Ajuterique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Area23.6 sq mi (61.0 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates14.3830°N, 87.7097°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 133 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 126 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 135 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 128 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 146 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 130 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 137 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 147 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 140 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 134 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 126 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 139 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 74 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 138 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 121 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 114 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 121 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 119 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 150 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 276 km
2020 Iota Category 1 281 km
2010 Richard Category 1 294 km
2001 Iris Category 4 226 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 73 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 117 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 121 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 124 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 128 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 131 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 135 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 136 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 138 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 150 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 157 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 161 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 165 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 186 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
August 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 10.1 in Wettest
October 69°F (20°C) 7.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
December 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in

Ajuterique has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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