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Copán Ruinas, Honduras
Full City Profile
6,336
Population
28/sq mi density
2,008 ft
Elevation
612 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Copán Ruinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 226.5 sq mi (586.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8394°N, 89.1558°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 54 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 121 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 124 km |
| Apaneca Range | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,036 m (6,680 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in |
Copán Ruinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (0.9").