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San Jerónimo, Honduras

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1,789 Population 8/sq mi density
1,467 ft Elevation 447 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Jerónimo 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.6267°N, 87.6067°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 110 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 125 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 123 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 88 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 149 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 141 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 92 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 150 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 139 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 78 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 133 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 90 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 97 km
Apr 3, 1991 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.7 141 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 117 km
Dec 16, 2013 9 km NW of Jucuapa, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
Jan 15, 2001 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.7 140 km
May 5, 2020 2 km SE of Chinameca, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 114 km
Mar 1, 2011 8 km N of Santiago de María, El Salvador M4.7 150 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 1 289 km
2020 Nana Category 1 253 km
2020 Iota Category 1 279 km
2010 Richard Category 2 266 km
2007 Felix Category 1 293 km
2001 Iris Category 4 205 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 56 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 144 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 151 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 156 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 159 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 161 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 164 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 166 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 175 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 182 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 183 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 183 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in

San Jerónimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (0.9").

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