Ocote Paulino, Honduras

Full City Profile

1,697 Population 7/sq mi density

2,241 ft Elevation 683 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 24°C

Ocote Paulino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	75.7°F
	40% above US avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,241 ft (683 m)
Area	232.2 sq mi (601.5 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	15.4167°N, 87.6000°W
Timezone	America/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 7.48"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 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	88 km
Jul 6, 1997	30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras	M6.1	89 km
Apr 15, 1997	32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras	M5.5	141 km
Aug 2, 2022	38 km N of Tela, Honduras	M5.4	79 km
Jun 8, 2009	8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras	M5.4	89 km
Apr 10, 2013	8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras	M5.4	49 km
Feb 16, 1999	3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras	M5.2	57 km
Aug 25, 2021	11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras	M5.2	79 km
Mar 29, 1999	23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras	M5.1	139 km
Jan 11, 2010	9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala	M5.1	125 km
Jun 15, 2009	50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras	M5.1	117 km
Sep 25, 2022	24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala	M5.1	99 km
Jun 2, 2009	4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras	M5.1	128 km
Jun 30, 2009	4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras	M5.0	129 km
Jun 6, 2009	38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras	M5.0	84 km
Feb 11, 2010	12 km S of Jocón, Honduras	M4.9	74 km
Jul 11, 1999	11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala	M4.8	117 km
May 28, 2009	59 km N of Tela, Honduras	M4.8	101 km
Apr 24, 2013	6 km WNW of San José, Honduras	M4.8	42 km
Feb 11, 2010	21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras	M4.8	82 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	203 km
2020	Nana	Category 1	165 km
2016	Earl	Category 1	221 km
2010	Richard	Category 2	179 km
2001	Iris	Category 4	128 km
2000	Keith	Category 4	244 km
1998	Mitch	Category 5	203 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	—	78 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (63 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yojoa, Lake	Volcanic field	1,090 m (3,576 ft)	Unknown	63 km
Utila Island	Pyroclastic cone(s)	74 m (243 ft)	Unknown	110 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	2.2 in
February	73°F (23°C)	2.3 in
March	76°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Driest
April	78°F (26°C)	1.2 in
May	79°F (26°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
June	79°F (26°C)	6.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	6.5 in
August	77°F (25°C)	6.0 in
September	77°F (25°C)	7.5 in	Wettest
October	76°F (24°C)	5.4 in
November	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
December	72°F (22°C)	3.4 in	Coldest

Ocote Paulino has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.9").

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