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Quebradas, Honduras

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1,405 Population 7/sq mi density
2,415 ft Elevation 736 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Quebradas 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,415 ft (736 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates14.5000°N, 87.3500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 140 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 138 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 115 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 130 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 144 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 113 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 147 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 144 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 85 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 147 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 146 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 134 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 67 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 95 km
Jul 26, 2017 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 149 km
Apr 3, 1991 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.7 138 km
Jan 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.7 144 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 123 km
Jan 15, 2001 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.7 147 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 118 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 1 297 km
2020 Nana Category 1 267 km
2020 Iota Category 1 248 km
2010 Richard Category 2 273 km
2007 Felix Category 1 264 km
2001 Iris Category 4 230 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 236 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 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 86 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 134 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 140 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 155 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 163 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 167 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 171 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 171 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 174 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 176 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 180 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 187 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
February 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 8.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
August 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
September 67°F (19°C) 8.8 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Quebradas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (0.6").

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