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Weather & Climate in Ocote Paulino, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ocote Paulino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Area | 232.2 sq mi (601.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4167°N, 87.6000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 11, 1999 | 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M6.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 49 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 203 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 165 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 179 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 128 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 244 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 203 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Ocote Paulino has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.9").