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Weather & Climate in La Concepción, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Concepción 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 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,116 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,116 ft (645 m) |
| Area | 1,158.0 sq mi (2,999.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7000°N, 86.2333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 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 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 84 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 86 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.5 | 143 km | 26 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2012 | 12 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.4 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 1 km ESE of La Unión, Honduras | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 231 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 157 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 260 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 147 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 235 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 145 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
La Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (0.7").