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La Esperanza, Honduras
Full City Profile
919
Population
4/sq mi density
2,543 ft
Elevation
775 meters
74°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,543 ft (775 m) |
| Area | 226.5 sq mi (586.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0509°N, 89.0982°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 145 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and March the driest (1.2").