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. 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) |
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").