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Jocoro, El Salvador

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4,298 Population 175/sq mi density
755 ft Elevation 230 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Jocoro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.6 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates13.6167°N, 88.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.2"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,447 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 94 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 147 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 100 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 91 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 89 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 143 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 123 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 144 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 95 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 82 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 64 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 67 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 110 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 92 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 91 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 110 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 86 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 116 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 84 km
Jan 16, 2001 36 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Adrian Category 1 277 km
2001 Iris Category 4 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 94 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 122 km
1919 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 147 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 37 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 48 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 53 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 54 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 54 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 56 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 59 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 82 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 86 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 89 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 112 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 123 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 139 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 150 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 11.6 in Coldest
November 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Jocoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in October to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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