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El Pino, Honduras

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3,004 Population 13/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
El Pino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates15.7000°N, 86.9333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.6"
125% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 3, 2024.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 138 km
Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 150 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 117 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 84 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 148 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 85 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 13 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 31 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 77 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 22 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 148 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 64 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 70 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 150 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 93 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 64 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 59 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 98 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 50 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 48 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 1 158 km
2020 Iota Category 2 290 km
2020 Nana Category 1 147 km
2016 Earl Category 1 178 km
2011 Rina Category 3 273 km
2010 Paula Category 2 272 km
2010 Richard Category 2 134 km
2007 Felix Category 2 262 km
2001 Iris Category 4 113 km
2000 Keith Category 4 231 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 126 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 — 119 km
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 47 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 12.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 11.8 in

El Pino has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (2.8").

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