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Weather & Climate in Flores, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Flores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,096 ft (639 m) |
| Area | 180.2 sq mi (466.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2944°N, 87.5714°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
258 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 142 km | 176 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 136 km | 182 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 125 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 116 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 117 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 143 km | 4 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M5.0 | 147 km | 201 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 122 km | 192 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 120 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 102 km | 180 km |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Honduras | M4.8 | 128 km | 203 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | — | 264 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 288 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 240 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 269 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 | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 146 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 174 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in |
Flores has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.5").