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San Luis, Honduras

Full City Profile

1,967 Population 9/sq mi density
2,359 ft Elevation 719 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Luis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,359 ft (719 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates14.7494°N, 87.4085°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 130 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 90 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 104 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 128 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 131 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 112 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 133 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 67 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 69 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 53 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 139 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 93 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 75 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 136 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 64 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 97 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 140 km
Mar 23, 1999 Honduras M4.6 117 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 101 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 108 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 1 272 km
2020 Nana Category 1 239 km
2020 Iota Category 1 265 km
2016 Earl Category 1 289 km
2010 Richard Category 2 248 km
2007 Felix Category 1 273 km
2001 Iris Category 4 203 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 67 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 160 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 163 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 166 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 173 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 180 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 183 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 186 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 187 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 190 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in

San Luis has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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