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Weather & Climate in El Obraje, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Obraje has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0000°N, 86.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 145 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 132 km | 226 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2018 | 11 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 148 km | 192 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 5 km N of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 146 km | 195 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2016 | 17 km E of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 117 km | 7 km |
| May 14, 1998 | 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 129 km | 250 km |
| Oct 12, 1990 | 10 km S of Agua Fría, Honduras | M4.5 | 140 km | 208 km |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 14 km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 128 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 | 266 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 137 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 231 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 171 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 226 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 157 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 161 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 167 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 169 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 170 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 176 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 196 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in |
El Obraje has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.6").