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San Fernando, Honduras
Full City Profile
1,026
Population
5/sq mi density
3,960 ft
Elevation
1,207 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
San Fernando enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,960 ft (1,207 m) |
| Area | 226.5 sq mi (586.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6833°N, 89.1167°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 138 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 71 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 107 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 108 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
San Fernando has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.5") and March the driest (0.8").