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La Ermita, Honduras

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2,495 Population 12/sq mi density
2,526 ft Elevation 770 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
La Ermita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates14.4667°N, 87.0667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 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 M5.9 144 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 139 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 149 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 118 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 131 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 144 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 127 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 130 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 79 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 99 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 58 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 108 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 126 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 133 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 103 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 120 km
May 24, 2009 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 148 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 150 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 95 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 148 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 1 295 km
2020 Nana Category 1 275 km
2020 Iota Category 1 219 km
2010 Richard Category 2 272 km
2007 Felix Category 2 233 km
2001 Iris Category 4 247 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 217 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 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 114 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 140 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 147 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 161 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 174 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 175 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 184 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 185 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 189 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 191 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 195 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Coldest

La Ermita has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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