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Weather & Climate in La Estancia, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Estancia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°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 3,714 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Area | 199.8 sq mi (517.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0500°N, 86.3500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 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 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 44 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 111 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 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 46 km | 35 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 101 km | 27 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras | M4.6 | 142 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.5 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.5 | 102 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 | 230 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 195 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 172 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 198 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 117 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
La Estancia has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.8").