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El Mochito, Honduras
Full City Profile
1,950
Population
37/sq mi density
3,061 ft
Elevation
933 meters
76°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
El Mochito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,061 ft (933 m) |
| Area | 52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8667°N, 88.0833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 126 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 169 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
El Mochito has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (1.1").