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Weather & Climate in El Suyatal, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Suyatal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,644 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,644 ft (806 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5167°N, 87.2167°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
103 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 145 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 141 km | 226 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 144 km | 180 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 115 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 147 km | 188 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Apr 3, 1991 | 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 5 km WSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.6 | 149 km | 175 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 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 250 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 235 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 175 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in |
El Suyatal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.7").