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Weather & Climate in El Pedernal, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Pedernal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,208 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7000°N, 87.1167°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 113 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 116 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 94 km | 27 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras | M4.6 | 149 km | 40 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 132 km | 140 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 87 km | 16 km |
| Mar 23, 1999 | Honduras | M4.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 271 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 221 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in |
El Pedernal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.6").