Río Esteban, Honduras

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1,208 Population 3/sq mi density

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Río Esteban has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	76.7°F
	42% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Area	402.2 sq mi (1,041.7 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	15.8333°N, 86.3000°W
Timezone	America/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 7.56"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 28, 2009	46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras	M7.3	100 km
Apr 16, 2020	59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras	M6.1	141 km
Dec 17, 1998	56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras	M5.6	136 km
Oct 5, 1996	42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras	M5.6	110 km
Jun 8, 1994	37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras	M5.5	115 km
Apr 15, 1997	32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras	M5.5	90 km
Feb 8, 2023	north of Honduras	M5.5	103 km
Apr 10, 2013	8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras	M5.4	98 km
Jun 8, 2009	8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras	M5.4	61 km
Aug 2, 2022	38 km N of Tela, Honduras	M5.4	132 km
Jul 27, 1990	26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras	M5.4	27 km
Jan 29, 1991	61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras	M5.4	145 km
Sep 29, 2016	40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras	M5.3	145 km
Feb 16, 1999	3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras	M5.2	91 km
Jun 2, 2009	4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras	M5.1	48 km
Jul 26, 2011	49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras	M5.1	132 km
Apr 28, 2019	42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras	M5.1	106 km
Jun 15, 2009	50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras	M5.1	95 km
Jun 30, 2009	4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras	M5.0	45 km
Jun 6, 2009	38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras	M5.0	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Lisa	Category 1	143 km
2020	Iota	Category 4	265 km
2020	Nana	Category 1	175 km
2016	Earl	Category 1	143 km
2012	Ernesto	Category 1	288 km
2011	Rina	Category 3	229 km
2010	Paula	Category 2	208 km
2010	Richard	Category 2	108 km
2007	Dean	Category 5	287 km
2007	Felix	Category 4	219 km
2005	Wilma	Category 5	297 km
2001	Iris	Category 4	112 km
2000	Keith	Category 4	230 km
1998	Mitch	Category 5	57 km

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2009	OFF COAST OF HONDURAS	Earthquake	4.0 m	7	99 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (70 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Utila Island	Pyroclastic cone(s)	74 m (243 ft)	Unknown	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	73°F (23°C)	2.6 in
March	76°F (25°C)	2.3 in
April	79°F (26°C)	2.0 in	Driest
May	80°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
June	80°F (26°C)	4.9 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.2 in
August	79°F (26°C)	4.6 in
September	79°F (26°C)	5.9 in
October	77°F (25°C)	6.9 in
November	75°F (24°C)	7.6 in	Wettest
December	73°F (23°C)	5.8 in

Río Esteban has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (2.0").

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