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Weather & Climate in El Paraíso, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Paraíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,638 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Area | 169.6 sq mi (439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8667°N, 86.5500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 140 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 126 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 113 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 8 km NNE of Telica, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 146 km | 169 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 132 km | 185 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 143 km | 191 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 144 km | 173 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 150 km | 178 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Honduras | M4.8 | 142 km | 203 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 147 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 150 mph | 244 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 267 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 | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 139 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 144 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 148 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 152 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 153 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 161 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 182 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 196 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in |
El Paraíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.6").