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San Jerónimo, Honduras

Choluteca Department · Honduras

San Jerónimo is a small town in Choluteca Department, Honduras with a population of 2,381. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,381 Population 4/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
57.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Jerónimo

San Jerónimo

San Jerónimo är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Choluteca, i den södra delen av landet, 100 km söder om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. San Jerónimo ligger 39 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 381.

People

Population2,381
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population2,381
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates13.1767°, -87.1364°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCholuteca Department
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation57.2 inches (1,454 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Jerónimo

San Jerónimo is a small town in Honduras (Choluteca Department) with a population of 2,381. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Jerónimo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Honduras avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area544.3 sq mi (1,409.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates13.1767°N, 87.1364°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,098 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 4, 2025.

Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 147 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 110 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 91 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 119 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 138 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 43 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 54 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 132 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 43 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 95 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 76 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 100 km
Feb 23, 2011 55 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 115 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 98 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 68 km
Sep 6, 1992 67 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 142 km
Jul 3, 2011 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 108 km
Apr 24, 2018 42 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 101 km
Apr 28, 2004 45 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 118 km
Jun 6, 1992 46 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador M5.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 282 km
2020 Iota Category 1 217 km
2007 Felix Category 2 277 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 129 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cosiguina (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 52 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 55 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 56 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 56 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 71 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 80 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 81 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 88 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 90 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 106 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 133 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 135 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 144 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 147 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
August 80°F (26°C) 7.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San Jerónimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in San Jerónimo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesanal (Mercadito Verde)
Mercado
Mercado La Concepción
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado Santa Rosa

Stadiums & Teams in San Jerónimo

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Airports Near San Jerónimo

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
Corinto AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Leon (Fanor Urroz) AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Monte Libano AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport

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 Jerónimo

What is the population of San Jerónimo?

San Jerónimo has a population of 2,381 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 544.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Jerónimo?

San Jerónimo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.

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