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Weather & Climate in Quebrada de Yoro, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quebrada de Yoro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 379.8 sq mi (983.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4333°N, 87.7833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 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 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 140 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 | 206 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 162 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 219 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 182 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 117 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 241 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 67 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
Quebrada de Yoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (1.2").