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Nueva Ocotepeque, Honduras
Full City Profile
8,780
Population
97/sq mi density
2,651 ft
Elevation
808 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Nueva Ocotepeque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,651 ft (808 m) |
| Area | 90.2 sq mi (233.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4338°N, 89.1828°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 109 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 99 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 79 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 81 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 86 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Nueva Ocotepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.4").