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San Lucas, Honduras

El Paraíso Department · Honduras

San Lucas is a small town in El Paraíso Department, Honduras with a population of 1,307. Elevation: 4,232 ft (1,290 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,307 Population 6/sq mi density
4,232 ft Elevation 1,290 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
45.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Lucas

San Lucas is a municipality in the Honduran department of El Paraíso.

People

Population1,307
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Population1,307
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Coordinates13.7333°, -86.9500°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceEl Paraíso Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.2 inches (1,149 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Lucas

San Lucas is a small town in Honduras (El Paraíso Department) with a population of 1,307. The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet (1,290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Area234.4 sq mi (607.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates13.7333°N, 86.9500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

349 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 100 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 97 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 82 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 148 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 133 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 141 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 71 km
Jan 12, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.6 132 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 92 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 139 km
Jun 2, 1998 36 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 144 km
Mar 6, 1993 21 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.4 144 km
Apr 3, 1999 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 133 km
May 28, 1999 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.3 138 km
Feb 24, 2024 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua M5.3 137 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 98 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 104 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 130 km
Feb 17, 2022 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 140 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 291 km
2020 Iota Category 2 189 km
2020 Eta Category 1 286 km
2007 Felix Category 2 233 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 276 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 86 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 86 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 91 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 107 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 115 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 126 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 133 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 139 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 141 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 152 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 152 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 163 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 168 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 170 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in

San Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near San Lucas

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
Stereo Beso 94.5 FM (NI) bachata, baladas MP3 320 kbps
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Museums in San Lucas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Fortín

Libraries in San Lucas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Allan Anderson0.0

Farmers Markets in San Lucas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in San Lucas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud San Lucas

Stadiums & Teams in San Lucas

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Airports Near San Lucas

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Monte Libano AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Lucas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Lucas

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 Lucas

What is the population of San Lucas?

San Lucas has a population of 1,307 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 234.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Lucas?

San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches.

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