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Atenas de San Cristóbal, Honduras

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1,783 Population 8/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Atenas de San Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area238.6 sq mi (617.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates15.6833°N, 87.3167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.2"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 12, 2023.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 109 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 83 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 100 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 25 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 124 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 53 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 50 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 20 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 112 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 77 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 102 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 118 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 102 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 65 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 69 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 70 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 86 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 39 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 64 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 169 km
2020 Nana Category 1 137 km
2016 Earl Category 1 185 km
2011 Rina Category 3 298 km
2010 Richard Category 2 146 km
2007 Felix Category 1 296 km
2001 Iris Category 4 115 km
2000 Keith Category 4 219 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 — 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 67 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 8.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 13.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in

Atenas de San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and April the driest (2.9").

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