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Weather & Climate in Pespire, Honduras

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Pespire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area303.8 sq mi (786.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates13.5922°N, 87.3617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

848 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 118 km 71 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 121 km 60 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 95 km 10 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 55 km 38 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 116 km 72 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 42 km 218 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 144 km 75 km
Jul 3, 2011 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 144 km 36 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 150 km 10 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 149 km 76 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 117 km 96 km
Feb 23, 2011 55 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 143 km 41 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 109 km 58 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 143 km 49 km
Jan 16, 2001 29 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 148 km 44 km
Apr 24, 2018 42 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 129 km 47 km
Mar 17, 2024 45 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 138 km 48 km
May 8, 1997 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 148 km 59 km
May 21, 2021 40 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 131 km 57 km
Jan 12, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.6 103 km 86 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 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 86 mph 234 km
2007 Felix Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 144 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 41 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 47 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 72 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 106 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 106 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 114 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 116 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 122 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 123 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 124 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 128 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 134 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 140 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 142 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Coldest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Pespire has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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