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Weather & Climate in El Porvenir, Honduras

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

El Porvenir has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates15.7500°N, 86.9333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.6"
125% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 133 km 19 km
Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 150 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 115 km 33 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 148 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 144 km 10 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 79 km 33 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 83 km 14 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 9 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 35 km 4 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 74 km 10 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 24 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 143 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 67 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 64 km 10 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 145 km 19 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 90 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 67 km 35 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 65 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 96 km 33 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 55 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 152 km
2020 Iota Category 2 86 mph 295 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 142 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 172 km
2011 Rina Category 3 115 mph 269 km
2010 Paula Category 2 86 mph 269 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 129 km
2007 Felix Category 2 98 mph 265 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 107 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 226 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 173 mph 124 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 117 km
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 42 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 12.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 11.8 in

El Porvenir has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (2.8").

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