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Weather & Climate in El Tizatillo, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tizatillo 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 3,947 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 | 3,947 ft (1,203 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0018°N, 87.1977°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
270 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 104 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 91 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 85 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 36 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 149 km | 100 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 142 km | 67 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 135 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 122 km | 185 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 137 km | 192 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 133 km | 22 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 105 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 | 218 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 252 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 286 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 265 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 | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 121 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 146 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 160 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 175 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 Tizatillo 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").