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Weather & Climate in Potrerillos, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potrerillos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,409 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,409 ft (1,344 m) |
| Area | 153.7 sq mi (398.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5514°N, 87.8774°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 127 km | 176 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 122 km | 182 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 150 km | 218 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 133 km | 4 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 114 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M5.0 | 133 km | 201 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 128 km | 192 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador | M5.0 | 145 km | 193 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2002 | 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador | M4.9 | 143 km | 197 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 149 km | 191 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 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 202 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 275 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 | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 160 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 178 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Potrerillos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and March the driest (0.6").