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Weather & Climate in El Chimbo, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Chimbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°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 4,049 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,049 ft (1,234 m) |
| Area | 63.8 sq mi (165.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1358°N, 87.1188°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 121 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 108 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 102 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 149 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 138 km | 185 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 145 km | 173 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 119 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.8 | 145 km | 198 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 4 km NW of Intipucá, El Salvador | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 277 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 138 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 160 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 173 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
El Chimbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 63°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.6").