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Weather & Climate in Mateo, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mateo 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 3,750 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 | 3,750 ft (1,143 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0773°N, 87.3169°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
273 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 106 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 | 91 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 36 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 150 km | 100 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 142 km | 67 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 129 km | 192 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 135 km | 22 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 130 km | 185 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 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 | 232 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 263 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 273 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 267 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 | — | — | 99 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 | 96 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 125 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 157 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 172 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 181 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 |
Mateo 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").