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Weather & Climate in El Rosario, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8000°N, 87.7667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 150 km | 182 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.8 | 147 km | 198 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 147 km | 180 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 26 km | 33 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 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 289 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 180 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 187 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (1.3").