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El Rosario, Honduras

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962 Population 7/sq mi density
2,559 ft Elevation 780 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
El Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Area139.8 sq mi (362.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates14.9000°N, 86.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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 M5.4 101 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 138 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 86 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 96 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 65 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 68 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 43 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 33 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 145 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 124 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 76 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 76 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 87 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 71 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 95 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 142 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 136 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 100 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 79 km
Feb 7, 2012 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 245 km
2020 Eta Category 2 284 km
2020 Iota Category 2 208 km
2020 Nana Category 1 239 km
2016 Earl Category 1 252 km
2010 Richard Category 2 215 km
2007 Felix Category 2 200 km
2001 Iris Category 4 205 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 153 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 137 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 140 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 7.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.8 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
December 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in

El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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