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Weather & Climate in Lepaterique, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lepaterique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,839 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,839 ft (1,475 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0667°N, 87.4667°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
343 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 147 km | 176 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 140 km | 182 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 101 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 91 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 23 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador | M5.5 | 145 km | 68 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 36 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 142 km | 100 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 126 km | 17 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 134 km | 67 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 131 km | 185 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 130 km | 22 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 | 248 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 268 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 279 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 | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 121 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 160 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 176 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Lepaterique has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (0.5").