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El Ocote, Honduras

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1,908 Population 2/sq mi density
1,906 ft Elevation 581 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
El Ocote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Area955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.4167°N, 86.5667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 119 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 65 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 53 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 80 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 127 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 66 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 17 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 112 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 143 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 19 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 51 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 70 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 147 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 111 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 65 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 134 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 66 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 64 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 66 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 188 km
2020 Iota Category 3 241 km
2020 Nana Category 1 193 km
2016 Earl Category 1 194 km
2011 Rina Category 3 283 km
2010 Richard Category 2 156 km
2010 Paula Category 1 259 km
2007 Felix Category 4 212 km
2001 Iris Category 4 154 km
2000 Keith Category 4 276 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 85 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in

El Ocote has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (1.4").

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