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Yuscarán, Honduras

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2,371 Population 76/sq mi density
3,143 ft Elevation 958 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Yuscarán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US 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 US 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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