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Potrerillos, Honduras
Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras
Potrerillos is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 900. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Potrerillos
Potrerillos är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Santa Bárbara, i den västra delen av landet, 190 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Potrerillos ligger 261 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 900.
People
Climate
| Population | 900 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.2667°, -88.4333° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Santa Bárbara Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.0 inches (1,472 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Potrerillos
Potrerillos is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 900. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet (261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 160.6 sq mi (416.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2667°N, 88.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 94 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 72 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 190 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Potrerillos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Potrerillos
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Activa Honduras | — | MP3 | |
| Caribean FM 105.1 (GT) | entretenimiento, latino | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Musiquera 93.3 FM | 93.3 fm, musiquera | MP3 | |
| EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés | 93.3 fm, boca del río | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras | 102.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cultural TGN (GT) | christian-gospel, evangelical | MP3 96 kbps |
Stadiums & Teams in Potrerillos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Potrerillos
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Puerto Barrios Airport | PBR | Medium Airport |
| Bananera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chumbagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La America Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport | LLH | Small Airport |
| Las Vegas Airport | LCF | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marcos Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rioamarillo Airport | RUY | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Potrerillos?
Potrerillos has a population of 900 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 160.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Potrerillos?
Potrerillos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches.