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Weather & Climate in Las Tapias, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Tapias enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,550 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,550 ft (1,082 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0672°N, 87.2821°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
266 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 107 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 95 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 90 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 125 km | 17 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 143 km | 67 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 129 km | 185 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 132 km | 192 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 104 km | 191 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 259 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 276 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 265 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 | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 125 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 155 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 169 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Las Tapias has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.5").