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El Ocotón, Honduras
Full City Profile
1,038
Population
5/sq mi density
2,300 ft
Elevation
701 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
El Ocotón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,300 ft (701 m) |
| Area | 225.5 sq mi (584.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0333°N, 88.8833°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 | — | 143 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in |
El Ocotón has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (1.3").