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Weather & Climate in El Plan, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Plan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 62.2 sq mi (161.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3264°N, 87.9498°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 11, 1999 | 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M6.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 45 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 83 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 221 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 231 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 199 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 119 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 253 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 75 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
El Plan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (1.1").