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Lepaterique, Honduras

Francisco Morazán Department · Honduras

Lepaterique is a small town in Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras with a population of 2,090. Elevation: 4,839 ft (1,475 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2,090 Population 27/sq mi density
4,839 ft Elevation 1,475 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
52.4 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Lepaterique

Lepaterique is a municipality in the Honduran department of Francisco Morazán.

People

Population2,090
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain52.4 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation4,839 ft (1,475 m)
Population2,090
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation4,839 ft (1,475 m)
Coordinates14.0667°, -87.4667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceFrancisco Morazán Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation52.4 inches (1,330 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lepaterique

Lepaterique is a small town in Honduras (Francisco Morazán Department) with a population of 2,090. The city sits at an elevation of 4,839 feet (1,475 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Lepaterique

Lepaterique has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 934 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.1°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.5° 7.2
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 15.7° / 26° 4.4
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 13.2
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30° 39.0
May 23.8°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.5° 139.3
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 20.4° / 26° 163.6
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.6° 74.1
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 19.6° / 26.6° 126.6
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.8° 167.0
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.4° 155.0
Nov 21°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.1° 35.7
Dec 20.5°C / 69°F 16.4° / 24.6° 8.8
Lepaterique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,839 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Honduras avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,839 ft (1,475 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates14.0667°N, 87.4667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 147 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 148 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 140 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 101 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 91 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 90 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 101 km
Apr 12, 1991 23 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador M5.5 145 km
Apr 3, 1999 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 129 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 125 km
Jun 2, 1998 36 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 142 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 149 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 126 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 103 km
Feb 17, 2022 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 134 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 112 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 146 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 108 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 131 km
Jul 13, 1990 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 248 km
2007 Felix Category 1 279 km
2001 Iris Category 4 268 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 279 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 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 84 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 90 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 114 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 116 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 121 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 123 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 129 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 130 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 135 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 146 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 152 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 157 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 160 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 176 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
February 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 9.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Lepaterique has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Lepaterique

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Lepaterique

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito la Grandeza De Dios
mercadito Ochoa
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Zonal Belen
pulperia Rut

Stadiums & Teams in Lepaterique

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Airports Near Lepaterique

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Lepaterique

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de salud Las Crucitas
CESAMO Nueva Esperanza
Clínica El Buen Pastor
Clínica Salesiano

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lepaterique

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Lepaterique

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 Lepaterique

What is the population of Lepaterique?

Lepaterique has a population of 2,090 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lepaterique?

Lepaterique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.4 inches.

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