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Weather & Climate in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tegucigalpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,097 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,097 ft (944 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0818°N, 87.2068°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 111 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 99 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 93 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 128 km | 17 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 149 km | 67 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 140 km | 192 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 131 km | 185 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 109 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 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 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 251 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 278 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 259 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 | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 129 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 155 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 169 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Tegucigalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.5").