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Weather & Climate in Quebradas, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quebradas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,415 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,415 ft (736 m) |
| Area | 214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5000°N, 87.3500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
127 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 140 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 138 km | 226 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 147 km | 35 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 147 km | 191 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.8 | 146 km | 198 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 134 km | 180 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 149 km | 202 km |
| Apr 3, 1991 | 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2001 | 7 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 118 km | 27 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 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 264 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 230 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 236 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 | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 171 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Quebradas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (0.6").