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San Antonio de Cortés, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

San Antonio de Cortés is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 4,955. Elevation: 1,926 ft (587 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,955 Population 47/sq mi density
1,926 ft Elevation 587 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Antonio de Cortés

San Antonio de Cortés is a town, with a population of 5,509, and a municipality in the Honduran department of Cortés.

People

Population4,955
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain79.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Population4,955
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Coordinates15.1161°, -88.0407°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation79.3 inches (2,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Antonio de Cortés

San Antonio de Cortés is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 4,955. The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet (587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Antonio de Cortés 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Area106.1 sq mi (274.7 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates15.1161°N, 88.0407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 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 80 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 117 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 147 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 105 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 126 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 145 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 114 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 51 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 91 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 85 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 85 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 124 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 116 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 92 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 115 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 109 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 149 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 120 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 100 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 246 km
2020 Nana Category 1 189 km
2016 Earl Category 1 255 km
2010 Richard Category 2 224 km
2001 Iris Category 4 137 km
2000 Keith Category 3 277 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 259 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 98 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 17 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 165 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 167 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 174 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 178 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 181 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 182 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 185 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 187 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 188 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 190 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 193 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 194 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 194 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 9.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 74°F (24°C) 8.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in

San Antonio de Cortés has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near San Antonio de Cortés

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa Honduras MP3
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in San Antonio de Cortés

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva

Farmers Markets in San Antonio de Cortés

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in San Antonio de Cortés

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Antonio de Cortés

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Antonio de Cortés

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Antonio de Cortés

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Antonio de Cortés

What is the population of San Antonio de Cortés?

San Antonio de Cortés has a population of 4,955 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 106.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Antonio de Cortés?

San Antonio de Cortés has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.

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