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Weather & Climate in El Pescadero, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Pescadero 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 2,434 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 | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Area | 169.6 sq mi (439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9333°N, 86.5500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 145 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 130 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 117 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 139 km | 185 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 149 km | 173 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 147 km | 191 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Honduras | M4.8 | 146 km | 203 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 126 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 | 270 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 148 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 237 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 273 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 146 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 151 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 153 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 160 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 161 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 168 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 189 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 199 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 Pescadero 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").