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El Porvenir, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

El Porvenir is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 2,940. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,940 Population 3/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
80.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Porvenir

El Porvenir Airport is an airport serving the towns of Sabá and El Porvenir in Colón Department, Honduras.

People

Population2,940
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain80.1 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population2,940
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates15.8333°, -87.9333°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation80.1 inches (2,035 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Porvenir

El Porvenir is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 2,940. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Porvenir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Honduras avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area877.0 sq mi (2,271.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates15.8333°N, 87.9333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.1"
111% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 43 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 36 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 135 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 56 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 90 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 114 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 137 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 88 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 59 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 99 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 110 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 51 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 48 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 128 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 72 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 60 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 139 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 142 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 30 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 165 km
2020 Nana Category 1 114 km
2016 Earl Category 1 175 km
2010 Richard Category 2 143 km
2001 Iris Category 4 72 km
2000 Keith Category 4 197 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 229 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 20 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 95 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 10.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 9.0 in

El Porvenir has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near El Porvenir

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ranchera (SV) AAC 96 kbps
Radio Activa Honduras MP3
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in El Porvenir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo San Fernando de Omoa

Hotels in El Porvenir

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel El Centro

Restaurants in El Porvenir

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palacio China
Pizza Hut

Gas Stations in El Porvenir

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN #349880871
HN #349899016

Banks in El Porvenir

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Atlántida
Banpais
Ficohsa

Stadiums & Teams in El Porvenir

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Airports Near El Porvenir

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Porvenir

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal
Iglesia de El Calvario
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Iglesia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Jesucristo el señor

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 Porvenir

What is the population of El Porvenir?

El Porvenir has a population of 2,940 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 877.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Porvenir?

El Porvenir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.1 inches.

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