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San Jerónimo, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

San Jerónimo is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,046. Elevation: 2,602 ft (793 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

1,046 Population 5/sq mi density
2,602 ft Elevation 793 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
65.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Jerónimo

San Jerónimo is a municipality in the Honduran department of Copán.

People

Population1,046
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain65.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Population1,046
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Coordinates14.9667°, -88.8667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation65.2 inches (1,656 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Jerónimo

San Jerónimo is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 1,046. The city sits at an elevation of 2,602 feet (793 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Jerónimo 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,602 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Honduras avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Area225.5 sq mi (584.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.9667°N, 88.8667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.10"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 107 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 144 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 124 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 120 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 126 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 147 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 139 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 113 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 143 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 82 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 145 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 96 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 80 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 147 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 78 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 110 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 54 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 129 km
Jan 16, 2023 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.0 145 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 277 km
2020 Nana Category 1 213 km
2016 Earl Category 1 271 km
2010 Richard Category 2 256 km
2001 Iris Category 4 138 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 148 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 75 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 94 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 95 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 102 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 107 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 117 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 122 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 126 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 129 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 131 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 132 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 139 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 142 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 142 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
August 72°F (22°C) 8.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 11.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in

San Jerónimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near San Jerónimo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in San Jerónimo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in San Jerónimo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Santa Teresa
Pulperia

Clinics in San Jerónimo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

materno

Stadiums & Teams in San Jerónimo

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Airports Near San Jerónimo

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Jerónimo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teletón

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Jerónimo

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
catolica
iglesia Catolica
iglesia catolica
Iglesia Catolica
IGLESIA CATOLICA
IGLESIA CATOLICA
IGLESIA CATOLICA
Iglesia de San Jerónimo
Iglesia Evangelica
Iglesia Evangelica
Iglesia Evangelica

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 1,046 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 225.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Jerónimo?

San Jerónimo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.2 inches.

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