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La Esperanza, Honduras
Full City Profile
985
Population
2/sq mi density
702 ft
Elevation
214 meters
74°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 414.1 sq mi (1,072.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4167°N, 88.1833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 68 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (1.3").