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Weather & Climate in El Escanito, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Escanito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,998 ft (609 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6667°N, 87.1000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 98 km | 27 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 118 km | 35 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | Honduras | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 135 km | 140 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 231 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 226 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 203 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 194 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in |
El Escanito has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.6").