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Weather & Climate in El Benque, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Benque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0333°N, 86.4667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 144 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 131 km | 226 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2018 | 11 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 149 km | 192 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 5 km N of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 148 km | 195 km |
| Jun 11, 2016 | 17 km E of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1998 | 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 133 km | 250 km |
| Oct 12, 1990 | 10 km S of Agua Fría, Honduras | M4.5 | 139 km | 208 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.5 | 145 km | 26 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Feb 10, 2020 | 5 km SE of El Rancho, Honduras | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 142 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 235 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 174 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 223 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 159 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 164 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 167 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 172 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 173 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 179 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in |
El Benque has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.6").