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San José de Comayagua, Honduras

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1,066 Population 11/sq mi density
2,349 ft Elevation 716 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
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. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US 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 US 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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