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San Marcos de Colón, Honduras
Full City Profile
8,821
Population
38/sq mi density
3,271 ft
Elevation
997 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
San Marcos de Colón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,271 ft (997 m) |
| Area | 234.4 sq mi (607.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4333°N, 86.8000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 84 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 92 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 97 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 104 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 105 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 116 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 142 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 155 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
San Marcos de Colón has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.3").