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Morocelí, Honduras

El Paraíso Department · Honduras

Morocelí is a small town in El Paraíso Department, Honduras with a population of 2,984. Elevation: 2,051 ft (625 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2,984 Population 96/sq mi density
2,051 ft Elevation 625 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Morocelí

Morocelí is a municipality in the Honduran department of El Paraíso.

People

Population2,984
Density96/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Population2,984
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Coordinates14.1167°, -86.8667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceEl Paraíso Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (803 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morocelí

Morocelí is a small town in Honduras (El Paraíso Department) with a population of 2,984. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet (625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Morocelí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Area31.2 sq mi (80.9 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates14.1167°N, 86.8667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 143 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 134 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 120 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 111 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 130 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 148 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 141 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 141 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 142 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 133 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 139 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 118 km
Jun 10, 2016 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.8 144 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 97 km
Sep 14, 2022 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M4.8 138 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 145 km
Aug 6, 2021 Honduras M4.8 136 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 141 km
May 8, 2018 11 km W of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
Jul 26, 2017 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 2 186 km
2020 Eta Category 1 279 km
2007 Felix Category 2 214 km
2001 Iris Category 4 288 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 235 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 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 117 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 120 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 126 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 148 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 154 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 158 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 168 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 173 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 175 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 180 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 181 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 184 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 190 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 190 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in

Morocelí has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Morocelí

9 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
Stereo Beso 94.5 FM (NI) bachata, baladas MP3 320 kbps
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

Museums in Morocelí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Fortín

Libraries in Morocelí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Allan Anderson0.0
Biblioteca Wilson Popenoe0.0

Farmers Markets in Morocelí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito La Laguna

Restaurants in Morocelí

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Establo
El Establo

Stadiums & Teams in Morocelí

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Airports Near Morocelí

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morocelí

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Moroceli

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 Morocelí

What is the population of Morocelí?

Morocelí has a population of 2,984 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 31.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morocelí?

Morocelí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.

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