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La Laguna del Pedernal, Honduras

Lempira Department · Honduras

La Laguna del Pedernal is a small town in Lempira Department, Honduras with a population of 888. Elevation: 3,533 ft (1,077 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

888 Population 5/sq mi density
3,533 ft Elevation 1,077 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About La Laguna del Pedernal

La Laguna del Pedernal

La Libertad är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Lempira, i den västra delen av landet, 170 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. La Libertad ligger 976 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 444.

People

Population888
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation3,533 ft (1,077 m)
Population888
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,533 ft (1,077 m)
Coordinates14.8167°, -88.5667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceLempira Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Laguna del Pedernal

La Laguna del Pedernal is a small town in Honduras (Lempira Department) with a population of 888. The city sits at an elevation of 3,533 feet (1,077 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

La Laguna del Pedernal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,533 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Honduras avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,533 ft (1,077 m)
Area182.6 sq mi (472.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.8167°N, 88.5667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 110 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 134 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 111 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 148 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 110 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 137 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 136 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 110 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 126 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 77 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 72 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 46 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 116 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 116 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 123 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 149 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 120 km
May 26, 2008 3 km NNW of San Juan Opico, El Salvador M4.9 133 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 119 km
Mar 19, 2025 2 km NE of Ilopango, El Salvador M4.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 289 km
2020 Nana Category 1 222 km
2016 Earl Category 1 289 km
2010 Richard Category 2 267 km
2001 Iris Category 4 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 145 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 66 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 106 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 116 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 118 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 118 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 124 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 128 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 138 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 139 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 139 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 143 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 144 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 147 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 147 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 9.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Coldest

La Laguna del Pedernal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near La Laguna del Pedernal

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in La Laguna del Pedernal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Galeano

Libraries in La Laguna del Pedernal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in La Laguna del Pedernal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Santa Teresa

Stadiums & Teams in La Laguna del Pedernal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Laguna del Pedernal

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Laguna del Pedernal

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teletón

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Laguna del Pedernal

What is the population of La Laguna del Pedernal?

La Laguna del Pedernal has a population of 888 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 182.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Laguna del Pedernal?

La Laguna del Pedernal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

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