All Countries
Weather & Climate in El Escaño de Tepale, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Escaño de Tepale 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 2,484 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 | 2,484 ft (757 m) |
| Area | 336.7 sq mi (872.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7500°N, 87.0667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 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 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 109 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 89 km | 27 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 82 km | 16 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 135 km | 140 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 | 92 mph | 264 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 233 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 281 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 217 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 194 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 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 |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 196 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 Escaño de Tepale 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").