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La Estancia, Honduras

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1,508 Population 8/sq mi density
3,714 ft Elevation 1,132 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
La Estancia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,714 ft (1,132 m)
Area199.8 sq mi (517.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates15.0500°N, 86.3500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 101 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 99 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 113 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 107 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 41 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 44 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 67 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 111 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 68 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 109 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 97 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 46 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 101 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 131 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 94 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 142 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 37 km
Feb 7, 2012 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.5 133 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 230 km
2020 Iota Category 3 195 km
2020 Eta Category 2 261 km
2020 Nana Category 1 240 km
2016 Earl Category 1 229 km
2010 Richard Category 2 195 km
2010 Paula Category 1 264 km
2007 Felix Category 4 172 km
2001 Iris Category 4 198 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 117 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 132 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Coldest

La Estancia has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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