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El Níspero, Honduras

Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras

El Níspero is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 2,474. Elevation: 2,251 ft (686 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2,474 Population 16/sq mi density
2,251 ft Elevation 686 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
66.4 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Níspero

El Níspero is a municipality in the Honduran department of Santa Bárbara.

People

Population2,474
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain66.4 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Population2,474
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Coordinates14.7667°, -88.3333°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceSanta Bárbara Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation66.4 inches (1,686 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Níspero

El Níspero is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 2,474. The city sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet (686 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Níspero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates14.7667°N, 88.3333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.4"
75% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

200 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 113 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 138 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 114 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 112 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 138 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 134 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 146 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 79 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 121 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 88 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 38 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 142 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 119 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 120 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 127 km
May 26, 2008 3 km NNW of San Juan Opico, El Salvador M4.9 147 km
Mar 19, 2025 2 km NE of Ilopango, El Salvador M4.9 142 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 126 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 122 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 290 km
2020 Nana Category 1 226 km
2016 Earl Category 1 293 km
2010 Richard Category 2 268 km
2001 Iris Category 4 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 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 142 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 45 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 126 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 128 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 131 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 135 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 141 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 142 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 143 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 143 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 144 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 145 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 150 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 150 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 151 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 10.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in
August 75°F (24°C) 9.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 11.8 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Coldest

El Níspero has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near El Níspero

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in El Níspero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva

Farmers Markets in El Níspero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in El Níspero

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

N.H

Stadiums & Teams in El Níspero

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Níspero

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Níspero

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de El Níspero

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Níspero

What is the population of El Níspero?

El Níspero has a population of 2,474 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Níspero?

El Níspero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches.

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