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Weather & Climate in El Lolo, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Lolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,678 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,678 ft (1,426 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1345°N, 87.2545°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
231 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 115 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 103 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 98 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 133 km | 17 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 144 km | 22 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 137 km | 185 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 138 km | 192 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 142 km | 173 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 112 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 119 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 | 227 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 255 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 270 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 258 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 | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 133 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 162 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 176 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
El Lolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.5").