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El Pedernal, Honduras

Francisco Morazán Department · Honduras

El Pedernal is a small town in Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,648. Elevation: 2,208 ft (673 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,648 Population 8/sq mi density
2,208 ft Elevation 673 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Pedernal

El Pedernal

El Pedernal är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Francisco Morazán, i den centrala delen av landet, 70 km norr om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Pedernal ligger 673 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 648.

People

Population1,648
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Population1,648
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Coordinates14.7000°, -87.1167°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceFrancisco Morazán Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,131 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Pedernal

El Pedernal is a small town in Honduras (Francisco Morazán Department) with a population of 1,648. The city sits at an elevation of 2,208 feet (673 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Pedernal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,208 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.7000°N, 87.1167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 124 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 91 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 105 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 141 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 110 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 113 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 55 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 148 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 72 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 35 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 77 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 116 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 94 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 96 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 100 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 71 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 149 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 132 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 87 km
Mar 23, 1999 Honduras M4.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 271 km
2020 Nana Category 1 248 km
2020 Iota Category 1 235 km
2016 Earl Category 1 288 km
2010 Richard Category 2 247 km
2007 Felix Category 2 241 km
2001 Iris Category 4 221 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 98 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 160 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 162 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 169 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 187 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 189 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 197 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in

El Pedernal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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Libraries in El Pedernal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alvaro Contreras0.0
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Ricken0.0

Stadiums & Teams in El Pedernal

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Airports Near El Pedernal

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Manto AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Pedernal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de El Porvenir

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 Pedernal

What is the population of El Pedernal?

El Pedernal has a population of 1,648 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 214.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Pedernal?

El Pedernal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.

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