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San Marcos, Honduras
Ocotepeque Department · Honduras
San Marcos is a small city in Ocotepeque Department, Honduras with a population of 5,346. Elevation: 3,136 ft (956 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Marcos
San Marcos is a town, with a population of 6,836, and a municipality in the Honduran department of Ocotepeque.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,346 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,136 ft (956 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.4079°, -88.9553° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Ocotepeque Department |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.7 inches (1,441 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Marcos
San Marcos is a small city in Honduras (Ocotepeque Department) with a population of 5,346. The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet (956 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,136 ft (956 m) |
| Area | 106.7 sq mi (276.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4079°N, 88.9553°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 117 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 103 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 83 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 83 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 95 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near San Marcos
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musiquera 93.3 FM | 93.3 fm, musiquera | MP3 | |
| Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in San Marcos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Fernando Llort |
Farmers Markets in San Marcos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado |
Restaurants in San Marcos
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Marcos
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Marcos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Marcos
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Chiquimula Airport | CIQ | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rioamarillo Airport | RUY | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Marcos
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Catolica De San Marcos |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
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What is the population of San Marcos?
San Marcos has a population of 5,346 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 106.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Marcos?
San Marcos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.