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Weather & Climate in Río Esteban, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Esteban has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 402.2 sq mi (1,041.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8333°N, 86.3000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
146 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 28, 2009 | 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras | M7.3 | 100 km | 19 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M6.1 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Dec 17, 1998 | 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1996 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1994 | 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | north of Honduras | M5.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 27 km | 14 km |
| Jan 29, 1991 | 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.4 | 145 km | 44 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M5.1 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 45 km | 35 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 143 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 265 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 175 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 143 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 229 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 108 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 167 mph | 287 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 5 | 155 mph | 297 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 112 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 230 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 57 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in |
Río Esteban has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (2.0").