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Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Honduras

Full City Profile

7,487 Population 144/sq mi density
2,927 ft Elevation 892 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Las Vegas, Santa Barbara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Area52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates14.8765°N, 88.0747°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 104 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 139 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 143 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 136 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 122 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 133 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 72 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 60 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 114 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 97 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 145 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 138 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 124 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 106 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 118 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 120 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 135 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 145 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 145 km
Jan 15, 2001 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 272 km
2020 Nana Category 1 215 km
2016 Earl Category 1 282 km
2010 Richard Category 2 250 km
2001 Iris Category 4 162 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 125 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 15 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 149 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 156 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 158 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 159 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 161 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 161 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 165 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 166 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 168 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 168 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 170 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 171 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 179 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.3 in
February 65°F (19°C) 1.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 9.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in
November 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Las Vegas, Santa Barbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (1.1").

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