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San Agustín, Honduras

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1,777 Population 10/sq mi density
3,973 ft Elevation 1,211 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
San Agustín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,973 ft (1,211 m)
Area182.6 sq mi (472.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates14.8196°N, 88.9356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 125 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 128 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 109 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 109 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 111 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 136 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 131 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 122 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 99 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 141 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 71 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 131 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 109 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 128 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 97 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 71 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 128 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 72 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 113 km
Aug 27, 2011 3 km ENE of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 295 km
2020 Nana Category 1 231 km
2016 Earl Category 1 287 km
2010 Richard Category 2 273 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 297 km
2001 Iris Category 4 156 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 66 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 81 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 85 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 92 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 102 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 104 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 104 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 112 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 113 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 114 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 116 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 124 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 125 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 127 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in
August 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 10.4 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Coldest

San Agustín has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (0.8").

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