Sign In Register

El Suyatal, Honduras

Full City Profile

2,027 Population 10/sq mi density
2,644 ft Elevation 806 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
El Suyatal 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 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,644 ft (806 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates14.5167°N, 87.2167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 145 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 141 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 147 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 112 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 126 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 133 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 128 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 136 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 78 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 92 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 58 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 144 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 115 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 97 km
May 24, 2009 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 147 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 90 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 120 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 139 km
Apr 3, 1991 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.7 147 km
Apr 9, 2020 5 km WSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.6 149 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 1 293 km
2020 Nana Category 1 267 km
2020 Iota Category 1 236 km
2010 Richard Category 2 269 km
2007 Felix Category 1 250 km
2001 Iris Category 4 235 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 97 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 139 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 146 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 167 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 174 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 175 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 175 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 179 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 182 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 182 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 186 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in

El Suyatal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.7").

View full weather details →