Copán Ruinas weather in October
In October, Copán Ruinas sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 200 mm of rain across 24 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 25°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in October, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Copán Ruinas's 10th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Copán Ruinas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 200 mm
- 24 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:52 AM – 5:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Copán Ruinas is human settlement in Honduras.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 25°C by the end.
A typical October day in Copán Ruinas reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C cooler than September and about 2°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 19 |
| 2 | 27 | 19 |
| 3 | 26 | 19 |
| 4 | 26 | 19 |
| 5 | 26 | 19 |
| 6 | 26 | 19 |
| 7 | 26 | 19 |
| 8 | 26 | 19 |
| 9 | 26 | 19 |
| 10 | 26 | 19 |
| 11 | 26 | 19 |
| 12 | 26 | 19 |
| 13 | 26 | 18 |
| 14 | 26 | 18 |
| 15 | 26 | 18 |
| 16 | 26 | 18 |
| 17 | 26 | 18 |
| 18 | 26 | 18 |
| 19 | 26 | 18 |
| 20 | 26 | 18 |
| 21 | 25 | 18 |
| 22 | 25 | 18 |
| 23 | 25 | 18 |
| 24 | 25 | 18 |
| 25 | 25 | 18 |
| 26 | 25 | 18 |
| 27 | 25 | 18 |
| 28 | 25 | 18 |
| 29 | 25 | 18 |
| 30 | 25 | 18 |
| 31 | 25 | 17 |
Copán Ruinas weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 15° | 59 | 15.4 | 11.2 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 24° / 16° | 38 | 10.9 | 11.5 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 26° / 16° | 35 | 9.9 | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 18° | 49 | 10.7 | 12.3 | 5.8 |
| May | 29° / 19° | 170 | 20 | 12.7 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 28° / 19° | 288 | 26.1 | 12.9 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 26° / 19° | 207 | 26.1 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 27° / 19° | 227 | 26.1 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 27° / 19° | 310 | 27.3 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 26° / 18° | 200 | 24 | 11.7 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 24° / 17° | 93 | 17.1 | 11.3 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 23° / 16° | 56 | 15.7 | 11.1 | 5.8 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 85%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Cloudier (%) | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 92 |
| 2 | 9 | 91 |
| 3 | 9 | 91 |
| 4 | 9 | 91 |
| 5 | 9 | 91 |
| 6 | 9 | 91 |
| 7 | 9 | 91 |
| 8 | 10 | 90 |
| 9 | 10 | 90 |
| 10 | 11 | 89 |
| 11 | 11 | 89 |
| 12 | 11 | 89 |
| 13 | 12 | 88 |
| 14 | 12 | 88 |
| 15 | 13 | 87 |
| 16 | 13 | 87 |
| 17 | 14 | 86 |
| 18 | 15 | 85 |
| 19 | 17 | 83 |
| 20 | 18 | 82 |
| 21 | 19 | 81 |
| 22 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 20 | 80 |
| 24 | 20 | 80 |
| 25 | 21 | 79 |
| 26 | 21 | 79 |
| 27 | 23 | 77 |
| 28 | 23 | 77 |
| 29 | 23 | 77 |
| 30 | 23 | 77 |
| 31 | 24 | 76 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Copán Ruinas gets around 200 mm of rain over 24 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 78% and peaks near 88% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 |
| 2 | 87 |
| 3 | 87 |
| 4 | 87 |
| 5 | 86 |
| 6 | 86 |
| 7 | 85 |
| 8 | 85 |
| 9 | 85 |
| 10 | 84 |
| 11 | 83 |
| 12 | 83 |
| 13 | 82 |
| 14 | 81 |
| 15 | 80 |
| 16 | 79 |
| 17 | 78 |
| 18 | 76 |
| 19 | 75 |
| 20 | 74 |
| 21 | 73 |
| 22 | 72 |
| 23 | 71 |
| 24 | 70 |
| 25 | 70 |
| 26 | 69 |
| 27 | 69 |
| 28 | 68 |
| 29 | 68 |
| 30 | 68 |
| 31 | 67 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the muggy band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 79% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Muggy (%) | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | 0 | 6 | 94 |
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 93 |
| 4 | 0 | 8 | 92 |
| 5 | 0 | 8 | 92 |
| 6 | 0 | 9 | 91 |
| 7 | 0 | 10 | 90 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 89 |
| 9 | 0 | 11 | 89 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 11 | 0 | 13 | 87 |
| 12 | 0 | 14 | 86 |
| 13 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 14 | 1 | 16 | 83 |
| 15 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| 16 | 1 | 18 | 81 |
| 17 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
| 18 | 2 | 20 | 78 |
| 19 | 3 | 21 | 76 |
| 20 | 3 | 22 | 75 |
| 21 | 4 | 23 | 73 |
| 22 | 5 | 24 | 71 |
| 23 | 5 | 25 | 70 |
| 24 | 6 | 26 | 68 |
| 25 | 6 | 27 | 67 |
| 26 | 6 | 28 | 66 |
| 27 | 7 | 29 | 64 |
| 28 | 7 | 30 | 63 |
| 29 | 8 | 30 | 62 |
| 30 | 8 | 31 | 61 |
| 31 | 9 | 32 | 59 |
Wind in October
Winds average 6 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:50 AM to 5:56 AM, and sunset from 5:42 PM to 5:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:42 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:41 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 5:50 | 5:40 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 5:50 | 5:39 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 5:50 | 5:39 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:50 | 5:38 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:50 | 5:37 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:50 | 5:37 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:51 | 5:36 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 5:51 | 5:35 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 5:51 | 5:35 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 5:51 | 5:34 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 5:51 | 5:33 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 5:51 | 5:33 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:32 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:52 | 5:31 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 5:52 | 5:31 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 5:52 | 5:30 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:30 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:29 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:29 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:28 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 5:54 | 5:28 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 5:54 | 5:27 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 5:54 | 5:27 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 5:54 | 5:26 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 5:55 | 5:26 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 5:55 | 5:25 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 5:55 | 5:25 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 5:56 | 5:25 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 5:56 | 5:24 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.31 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.95 kWh/m² to a high of 6.08 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 4.31 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Copán Ruinas
In October, Copán Ruinas sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Copán Ruinas's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Copán Ruinas?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Copán Ruinas for sightseeing.
What to pack for Copán Ruinas in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Copán Ruinas sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 18°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 24 days see rain.
UV index in Copán Ruinas in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Copán Ruinas peaks around April 11 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Copán Ruinas in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Copán Ruinas is worst in April — around 42 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 4.0× the cleanest month (December, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 12 | 15 | 42 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 42 | Poor |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Copán Ruinas?
Copán Ruinas sits at 14.8°N, 89.2°W, 0 m above sea level, in Honduras. The nearest listed city is Esquipulas, 37 km away.
Topography around Copán Ruinas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Copán Ruinas.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Copán Ruinas has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 550 m around an average of 710 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,064 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,990 m.
The land around Copán Ruinas is covered by trees (67%) within 3 km, trees (80%) within 16 km, and trees (66%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Honduras travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 66%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 31.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 553
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Copán Ruinas (14.8394°, -89.1558°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).