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San José de Río Tinto, Honduras

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1,071 Population 8/sq mi density
1,486 ft Elevation 453 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
San José de Río Tinto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Area128.2 sq mi (332.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.9333°N, 85.7000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.62"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 3, 2024.

Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 138 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 93 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 94 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 138 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 137 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 146 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 93 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 111 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 89 km
May 29, 2009 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras M4.4 106 km
Feb 18, 1995 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras M4.4 75 km
Mar 18, 1991 26 km NNE of Francia, Honduras M4.3 128 km
Aug 10, 2002 6 km NW of Arenal, Honduras M4.3 136 km
Aug 18, 2003 22 km NNW of Puerto Castilla, Honduras M4.3 146 km
Jul 6, 2009 2 km SE of Bálsamo Oriental, Honduras M4.3 89 km
Apr 22, 2004 10 km NNE of Quilalí, Nicaragua M4.2 146 km
Apr 22, 2004 20 km NE of Murra, Nicaragua M4.2 120 km
Jun 5, 2009 2 km S of El Juncal, Honduras M4.2 96 km
May 2, 2008 41 km NNE of Santa Rosa de Aguán, Honduras M4.2 150 km
May 31, 2009 2 km NE of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.1 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 245 km
2020 Eta Category 4 197 km
2020 Iota Category 4 147 km
2020 Nana Category 1 291 km
2016 Earl Category 1 221 km
2011 Rina Category 3 291 km
2010 Richard Category 2 182 km
2010 Paula Category 1 223 km
2007 Felix Category 5 105 km
2001 Iris Category 4 210 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 108 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 8.3 in
August 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Coldest

San José de Río Tinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (1.2").

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