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Weather & Climate in La Esperanza, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Esperanza 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 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 402.2 sq mi (1,041.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6333°N, 85.7667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 28, 2009 | 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M7.3 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M6.1 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Dec 17, 1998 | 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1996 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1994 | 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | north of Honduras | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Jan 29, 1991 | 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.4 | 145 km | 44 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.1 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.0 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 71 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 167 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 144 mph | 258 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 224 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 233 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 222 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 114 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 167 mph | 294 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 166 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 5 | 161 mph | 297 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 132 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 261 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 31 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.9").