Weather & Climate in Ojo de Agua, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ojo de Agua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,732 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Area | 1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0167°N, 86.3500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 140 km | 226 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Jun 11, 2016 | 17 km E of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1998 | 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 133 km | 250 km |
| Oct 12, 1990 | 10 km S of Agua Fría, Honduras | M4.5 | 149 km | 208 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 70 km | 36 km |
| Feb 10, 2020 | 5 km SE of El Rancho, Honduras | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 14 km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1991 | 3 km ESE of Texíguat, Honduras | M4.4 | 81 km | 56 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 11 km SW of Talanga, Honduras | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 129 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 223 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 162 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 221 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 162 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 166 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 172 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 173 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 175 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 178 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in |
Ojo de Agua has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.6").