Nueva Esperanza, Honduras

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2,120 Population 9/sq mi density

676 ft Elevation 206 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Nueva Esperanza 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. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	73.8°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	676 ft (206 m)
Area	232.2 sq mi (601.5 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	15.2667°N, 87.6000°W
Timezone	America/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"

37% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 8.39"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999	16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras	M6.7	97 km
Jul 6, 1997	30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras	M6.1	105 km
Aug 2, 2022	38 km N of Tela, Honduras	M5.4	96 km
Apr 10, 2013	8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras	M5.4	55 km
Jun 8, 2009	8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras	M5.4	98 km
Feb 16, 1999	3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras	M5.2	66 km
Aug 25, 2021	11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras	M5.2	82 km
Jun 15, 2009	50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras	M5.1	132 km
Jan 11, 2010	9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala	M5.1	126 km
Mar 29, 1999	23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras	M5.1	126 km
Sep 25, 2022	24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala	M5.1	108 km
Jun 2, 2009	4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras	M5.1	129 km
Jun 30, 2009	4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras	M5.0	131 km
Jun 6, 2009	38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras	M5.0	101 km
Feb 11, 2010	12 km S of Jocón, Honduras	M4.9	69 km
Dec 24, 1993	22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras	M4.8	134 km
Apr 24, 2013	6 km WNW of San José, Honduras	M4.8	42 km
May 28, 2009	59 km N of Tela, Honduras	M4.8	118 km
Feb 11, 2010	21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras	M4.8	74 km
Jul 11, 1999	11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala	M4.8	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Lisa	Category 1	219 km
2020	Nana	Category 1	182 km
2016	Earl	Category 1	237 km
2010	Richard	Category 2	195 km
2001	Iris	Category 4	143 km
2000	Keith	Category 4	260 km
1998	Mitch	Category 5	209 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	—	92 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (52 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yojoa, Lake	Volcanic field	1,090 m (3,576 ft)	Unknown	52 km
Utila Island	Pyroclastic cone(s)	74 m (243 ft)	Unknown	122 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	2.0 in
February	71°F (22°C)	1.8 in
March	74°F (23°C)	0.9 in	Driest
April	77°F (25°C)	1.5 in
May	78°F (25°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
June	77°F (25°C)	7.2 in
July	75°F (24°C)	6.7 in
August	75°F (24°C)	6.3 in
September	75°F (24°C)	8.4 in	Wettest
October	74°F (23°C)	5.9 in
November	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
December	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Coldest

Nueva Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.9").

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