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San José del Potrero, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

San José del Potrero is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,091. Elevation: 2,028 ft (618 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,091 Population 1/sq mi density
2,028 ft Elevation 618 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San José del Potrero

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

People

Population1,091
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation2,028 ft (618 m)
Population1,091
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,028 ft (618 m)
Coordinates14.8400°, -87.2841°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,175 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José del Potrero

San José del Potrero is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,091. The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet (618 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San José del Potrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,028 ft (618 m)
Area1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates14.8400°N, 87.2841°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 144 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 115 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 77 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 91 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 133 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 114 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 128 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 117 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 50 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 148 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 145 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 56 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 130 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 37 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 62 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 85 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 78 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 80 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 120 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 259 km
2020 Nana Category 1 230 km
2020 Iota Category 1 258 km
2016 Earl Category 1 277 km
2010 Richard Category 2 235 km
2007 Felix Category 1 261 km
2001 Iris Category 4 200 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 76 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 149 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 172 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 179 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 189 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 196 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Coldest

San José del Potrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.8").

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Libraries in San José del Potrero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alvaro Contreras0.0
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0

Farmers Markets in San José del Potrero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Yorito

Stadiums & Teams in San José del Potrero

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Airports Near San José del Potrero

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Agua Caliente Airport-Small Airport
Archaga Airport-Small Airport
Aserradero El Encino Airport-Small Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Alto Airport-Small Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
El Cubo Airport-Small Airport
Flefil Airport-Small Airport
Guayabillas Airport-Small Airport
Guayape Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Ulua Airport-Small Airport
Joya Del Quebracho Airport-Small Airport
La Joya Airport-Small Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Las Lajas Airport-Small Airport
Los Llanos Airport-Small Airport
Marcos Perez Airport-Small Airport
Minas De Oro Airport-Small Airport
San Fernando Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita Airport-Small Airport
Tamara Airport-Small Airport
Victoria Airport-Small Airport
Yodeco Airport-Small Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José del Potrero

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San José del Potrero

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Waterfalls
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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 del Potrero

What is the population of San José del Potrero?

San José del Potrero has a population of 1,091 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,126.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José del Potrero?

San José del Potrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches.

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