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Quezailica, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

Quezailica is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,115. Elevation: 2,116 ft (645 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,115 Population 6/sq mi density
2,116 ft Elevation 645 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
62.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Quezailica

Quezailica

Quezailica es una aldea del Municipio de Santa Rosa de Copán, situada en el noroeste del Departamento de Copán, en la república de Honduras.

People

Population1,115
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain62.8 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)
Population1,115
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)
Coordinates14.8765°, -88.7271°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation62.8 inches (1,595 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quezailica

Quezailica is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 1,115. The city sits at an elevation of 2,116 feet (645 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Quezailica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,116 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)
Area182.6 sq mi (472.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates14.8765°N, 88.7271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.8"
65% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

223 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 6, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 109 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 136 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 115 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 132 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 115 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 142 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 144 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 122 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 94 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 112 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 79 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 149 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 61 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 62 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 114 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 120 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 121 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 132 km
Mar 19, 2025 2 km NE of Ilopango, El Salvador M4.9 134 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 284 km
2020 Nana Category 1 219 km
2016 Earl Category 1 281 km
2010 Richard Category 2 262 km
2001 Iris Category 4 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 - 147 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 81 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 89 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 104 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 105 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 114 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 117 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 125 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 129 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 134 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 136 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 137 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 137 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 139 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 141 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Quezailica has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Quezailica

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in Quezailica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Quezailica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Santa Teresa
Pulperia

Stadiums & Teams in Quezailica

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Quezailica

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Azacualpa Airport-Small Airport
Bananera Airport-Small Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma Airport-Small Airport
Chumbagua Airport-Small Airport
Cucuyagua Airport-Small Airport
El Estor Airport-Small Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Esquipulas Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela Airport-Small Airport
Los Llanos Airport-Small Airport
Luz y Vida Airport-Small Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque Airport-Small Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport-Small Airport
Villa Hermosa Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Quezailica

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teletón

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation
644 m (2,113 ft)

🇭🇳 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 Quezailica

What is the population of Quezailica?

Quezailica has a population of 1,115 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 182.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quezailica?

Quezailica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.8 inches.

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