Weather & Climate in La Ermita, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ermita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4667°N, 87.0667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 144 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 139 km | 226 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 130 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 120 km | 27 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 148 km | 188 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 148 km | 140 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 219 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 247 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 217 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 | - | - | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 174 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
La Ermita has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (0.6").