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Weather & Climate in El Tablón, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tablón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,412 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,412 ft (1,040 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0333°N, 87.1667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
252 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 108 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 96 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 89 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 123 km | 17 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 147 km | 67 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 126 km | 185 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 141 km | 192 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 137 km | 22 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 106 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 285 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 261 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 | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 125 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 149 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 163 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
El Tablón has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.5").