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San Joaquín, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

San Joaquín is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,130. Elevation: 4,718 ft (1,438 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,130 Population 5/sq mi density
4,718 ft Elevation 1,438 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
69.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Joaquín

San Joaquín

San Joaquín is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It is part of Greater Santiago.

People

Population1,130
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain69.5 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Population1,130
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Coordinates15.0605°, -88.9119°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation69.5 inches (1,765 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Joaquín

San Joaquín is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 1,130. The city sits at an elevation of 4,718 feet (1,438 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Joaquín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,718 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,718 ft (1,438 m)
Area225.5 sq mi (584.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates15.0605°N, 88.9119°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.5"
83% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 102 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 135 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 119 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 137 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 143 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 114 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 136 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 M5.2 150 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 85 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 77 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 89 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 45 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 103 km
Jan 16, 2023 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.0 149 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 139 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 140 km
Apr 25, 2018 5 km ENE of Quesada, Guatemala M4.9 145 km
May 26, 2008 3 km NNW of San Juan Opico, El Salvador M4.9 138 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 138 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 1 268 km
2020 Nana Category 1 204 km
2016 Earl Category 1 260 km
2010 Richard Category 2 247 km
2001 Iris Category 4 129 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 143 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 73 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 96 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 101 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 107 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 109 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 119 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 127 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 131 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 131 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 136 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 137 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 143 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 149 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 150 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 11.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 9.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 11.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
November 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in

San Joaquín has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near San Joaquín

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

Museums in San Joaquín

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo
Museo de Arqueología
Museo de Esculturas Maya
Museo Digital de Copán

Farmers Markets in San Joaquín

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Pulperia

Stadiums & Teams in San Joaquín

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Joaquín

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium 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
Esquipulas AirportSmall 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
Zacapa 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 Joaquín

What is the population of San Joaquín?

San Joaquín has a population of 1,130 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 Joaquín?

San Joaquín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.5 inches.

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