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San José, Honduras

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1,897 Population 2/sq mi density
1,916 ft Elevation 584 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Area1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.3167°N, 87.1667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 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 M6.7 135 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 123 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 131 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 96 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 62 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 23 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 130 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 127 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 37 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 82 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 145 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 112 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 84 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 108 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 27 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 42 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 113 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 80 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 6 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 205 km
2020 Nana Category 1 180 km
2020 Iota Category 1 278 km
2016 Earl Category 1 222 km
2010 Richard Category 2 180 km
2007 Felix Category 2 264 km
2001 Iris Category 4 154 km
2000 Keith Category 4 263 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 — 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 94 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Coldest

San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (0.9").

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