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San José de Comayagua, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

San José de Comayagua is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,066. Elevation: 2,349 ft (716 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,066 Population 11/sq mi density
2,349 ft Elevation 716 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
76.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San José de Comayagua

San José de Comayagua is a municipality in the Honduran department of Comayagua.

People

Population1,066
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain76.1 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation2,349 ft (716 m)
Population1,066
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation2,349 ft (716 m)
Coordinates14.7333°, -88.0333°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation76.1 inches (1,933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Comayagua

San José de Comayagua is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,066. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet (716 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San José de Comayagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,349 ft (716 m)
Area94.4 sq mi (244.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates14.7333°N, 88.0333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 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 M6.7 121 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 129 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 125 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 150 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 128 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 89 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 140 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 131 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 111 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 52 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 125 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 145 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 142 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 135 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 143 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 125 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 137 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 137 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 111 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 288 km
2020 Nana Category 1 232 km
2016 Earl Category 1 298 km
2010 Richard Category 2 264 km
2001 Iris Category 4 178 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 278 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 141 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 28 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 138 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 143 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 147 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 147 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 149 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 154 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 154 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 161 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 162 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 163 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 164 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 168 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 11.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 12.9 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 9.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Coldest

San José de Comayagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near San José de Comayagua

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in San José de Comayagua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva

Libraries in San José de Comayagua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Dr. Marco A. Flores Rodas0.0

Farmers Markets in San José de Comayagua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Pablo

Restaurants in San José de Comayagua

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brisas del Lago 7
Comedor Evita
Donde Margoth
El Milagro
Las Marias #1
Las Marias #4
Las Palmeras
Los Almendros
Los Pinitos
Maira
Mia's
Nuestro Lago
Power Fish
Santa Barbara
Tipicos del Lago

Cafes in San José de Comayagua

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Turista

Stadiums & Teams in San José de Comayagua

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Airports Near San José de Comayagua

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José de Comayagua

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San José

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 José de Comayagua

What is the population of San José de Comayagua?

San José de Comayagua has a population of 1,066 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 94.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de Comayagua?

San José de Comayagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.1 inches.

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