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Yuscarán, Honduras

El Paraíso Department · Honduras

Yuscarán is a small town in El Paraíso Department, Honduras with a population of 2,371. Elevation: 3,143 ft (958 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

2,371 Population 76/sq mi density
3,143 ft Elevation 958 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
48.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Yuscarán

Yuscarán

Yuscarán is a town, with a population of 2,550, and a municipality in Honduras. It is the capital of the El Paraíso department. It is located 65 kilometers from Tegucigalpa.
And was founded by Juan Diego Sierra.

People

Population2,371
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation3,143 ft (958 m)
Population2,371
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation3,143 ft (958 m)
Coordinates13.9444°, -86.8524°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceEl Paraíso Department
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.5 inches (1,231 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yuscarán

Yuscarán is a small town in Honduras (El Paraíso Department) with a population of 2,371. The city sits at an elevation of 3,143 feet (958 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Yuscarán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,143 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Honduras avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,143 ft (958 m)
Area31.2 sq mi (80.9 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates13.9444°N, 86.8524°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 124 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 120 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 106 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 96 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 116 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 121 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 124 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 141 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 129 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua M5.1 144 km
Jul 13, 1990 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.0 147 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 124 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 121 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 137 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 129 km
Aug 17, 2013 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M4.9 133 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 138 km
Sep 14, 2022 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M4.8 121 km
Aug 6, 2021 Honduras M4.8 123 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 296 km
2020 Iota Category 2 181 km
2020 Eta Category 1 276 km
2007 Felix Category 2 217 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 250 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 295 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 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 99 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 108 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 113 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 132 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 139 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 149 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 155 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 161 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 162 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 167 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 168 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 173 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 178 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 184 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 8.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Yuscarán has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Yuscarán

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
Stereo Beso 94.5 FM (NI) bachata, baladas MP3 320 kbps
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Yuscarán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Fortín

Libraries in Yuscarán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Allan Anderson0.0
Biblioteca Wilson Popenoe0.0

Hotels in Yuscarán

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Yuscarán

Cafes in Yuscarán

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Bambú

Clinics in Yuscarán

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Yuscarán

Gas Stations in Yuscarán

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma

Banks in Yuscarán

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Occidente

Stadiums & Teams in Yuscarán

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Airports Near Yuscarán

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yuscarán

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Honducor

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yuscarán

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San José

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 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 Yuscarán

What is the population of Yuscarán?

Yuscarán has a population of 2,371 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 31.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yuscarán?

Yuscarán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches.

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