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San Nicolás, Honduras

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976 Population 5/sq mi density
1,923 ft Elevation 586 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Nicolás 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

Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.7167°N, 87.3500°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

90 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 92 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 135 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 106 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 128 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 117 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 131 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 65 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 71 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 50 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 143 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 71 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 95 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 77 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 134 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 99 km
Mar 23, 1999 Honduras M4.6 122 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 147 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 108 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 113 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 1 274 km
2020 Nana Category 1 243 km
2020 Iota Category 1 258 km
2016 Earl Category 1 291 km
2010 Richard Category 2 250 km
2007 Felix Category 1 266 km
2001 Iris Category 4 209 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 74 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 157 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 164 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 164 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 174 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 181 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 184 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 188 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 189 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 191 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 195 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 Nicolás 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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