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Weather & Climate in El Rusio, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rusio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,073 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,073 ft (632 m) |
| Area | 1,158.0 sq mi (2,999.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4667°N, 86.3667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 111 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 138 km | 16 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras | M4.5 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.5 | 134 km | 26 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras | M4.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 1991 | 3 km ESE of Texíguat, Honduras | M4.4 | 115 km | 56 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 118 km | 36 km |
| Feb 10, 2020 | 5 km SE of El Rancho, Honduras | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 12 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.4 | 133 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 152 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 235 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 158 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 261 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 175 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
El Rusio has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (0.6").