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San Esteban, Honduras

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3,439 Population 27/sq mi density
1,467 ft Elevation 447 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
San Esteban 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 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area128.2 sq mi (332.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates15.2123°N, 85.7700°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 3, 2024.

Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 134 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 107 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 132 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 72 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 72 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 128 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 132 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 127 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 70 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 146 km
Jan 6, 2024 28 km E of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.6 134 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 86 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 69 km
Feb 18, 1995 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras M4.4 51 km
Feb 15, 2023 39 km NW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.4 139 km
Jul 27, 1990 24 km ESE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.4 128 km
May 29, 2009 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras M4.4 81 km
Jul 27, 1990 28 km WSW of Guanaja, Honduras M4.4 127 km
Apr 24, 2013 1 km ESE of La Unión, Honduras M4.4 142 km
Aug 10, 2002 6 km NW of Arenal, Honduras M4.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 213 km
2020 Eta Category 4 223 km
2020 Iota Category 4 179 km
2020 Nana Category 1 263 km
2016 Earl Category 1 192 km
2011 Rina Category 3 264 km
2010 Richard Category 2 156 km
2010 Paula Category 1 205 km
2007 Felix Category 5 130 km
2001 Iris Category 4 178 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
October 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in

San Esteban has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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