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San Juan de Opoa, Honduras

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1,636 Population 9/sq mi density
2,635 ft Elevation 803 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Juan de Opoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Area182.6 sq mi (472.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates14.7790°N, 88.6964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 118 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 126 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 104 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 134 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 105 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 149 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 131 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 140 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 121 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 96 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 87 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 123 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 145 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 149 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 50 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 123 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 74 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 148 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 120 km
Jan 16, 2023 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 295 km
2020 Nana Category 1 229 km
2016 Earl Category 1 292 km
2010 Richard Category 2 273 km
2001 Iris Category 4 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 80 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 92 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 102 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 104 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 108 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 113 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 118 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 124 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 129 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 129 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 133 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 133 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 133 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 135 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 10.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Coldest

San Juan de Opoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (0.7").

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