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Weather & Climate in Marcala, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marcala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,065 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,065 ft (1,239 m) |
| Area | 139.9 sq mi (362.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1566°N, 88.0347°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
571 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jan 13, 2001 | 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | M7.7 | 141 km | 60 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador | M6.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 90 km | 176 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 84 km | 182 km |
| Feb 28, 2001 | 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | M6.1 | 130 km | 65 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 118 km | 38 km |
| Mar 16, 2001 | 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | M5.9 | 134 km | 49 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 115 km | 218 km |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | M5.9 | 136 km | 50 km |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | M5.8 | 134 km | 75 km |
| Feb 7, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | M5.8 | 144 km | 64 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador | M5.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 36 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | M5.7 | 149 km | 63 km |
| Jan 16, 2001 | 29 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | M5.7 | 141 km | 44 km |
| Jan 14, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | M5.7 | 130 km | 49 km |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 27 km WSW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador | M5.6 | 136 km | 68 km |
| Jul 22, 1996 | 29 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador | M5.6 | 141 km | 61 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 122 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 23 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador | M5.5 | 126 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 141 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 122 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 140 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 144 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Marcala has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (0.4").