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Weather & Climate in La Empalizada, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Empalizada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 1,158.0 sq mi (2,999.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6500°N, 86.1333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 93 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 147 km | 27 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 94 km | 35 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 140 km | 16 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras | M4.4 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 1 km ESE of La Unión, Honduras | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1991 | 3 km ESE of Texíguat, Honduras | M4.4 | 146 km | 56 km |
| Feb 10, 2020 | 5 km SE of El Rancho, Honduras | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 133 km | 36 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras | M4.4 | 85 km | 33 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 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 219 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 146 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 136 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 240 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 147 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in |
La Empalizada has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.8").