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Weather & Climate in Pueblo Nuevo, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pueblo Nuevo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,455 ft (1,053 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3833°N, 87.2833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 140 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 129 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 125 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 136 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.8 | 143 km | 198 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 128 km | 180 km |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Honduras | M4.8 | 143 km | 203 km |
| Apr 3, 1991 | 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 12 km SSE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.7 | 143 km | 173 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 131 km | 188 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 |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 237 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 92 mph | 285 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 257 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 245 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 239 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 | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 159 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 189 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in |
Pueblo Nuevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.6").