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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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/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").