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Weather & Climate in El Ocote, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Ocote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4167°N, 86.5667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 19 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 64 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 188 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 241 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 193 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 194 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 283 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 156 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 154 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 276 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 105 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in |
El Ocote has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (1.4").