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San José de Colinas, Honduras

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3,985 Population 31/sq mi density
1,250 ft Elevation 381 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
San José de Colinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area127.3 sq mi (329.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates15.0410°N, 88.3019°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.4"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.47"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 82 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 143 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 131 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 142 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 148 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 134 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 143 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 127 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 49 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 143 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 66 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 91 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 68 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 144 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 149 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 149 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 144 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 144 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 121 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 126 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 1 259 km
2020 Nana Category 1 196 km
2016 Earl Category 1 262 km
2010 Richard Category 2 238 km
2001 Iris Category 4 136 km
2000 Keith Category 2 290 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 289 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 111 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 35 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 136 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 153 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 153 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 155 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 155 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 164 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 171 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 172 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 173 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 174 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 174 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 175 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 180 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Coldest

San José de Colinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and March the driest (1.2").

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