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San Nicolás, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

San Nicolás is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 2,231. Elevation: 2,293 ft (699 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,231 Population 28/sq mi density
2,293 ft Elevation 699 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
63.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Nicolás

San Nicolás is a municipality in the Honduran department of Copán.

People

Population2,231
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation2,293 ft (699 m)
Population2,231
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation2,293 ft (699 m)
Coordinates15.0034°, -88.7517°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation63.9 inches (1,622 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Nicolás

San Nicolás is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 2,231. The city sits at an elevation of 2,293 feet (699 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Nicolás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,293 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,293 ft (699 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.3 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates15.0034°N, 88.7517°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.34"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 98 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 150 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 129 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 133 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 129 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 126 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 95 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 69 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 98 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 74 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 48 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 101 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 146 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 135 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 133 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 134 km
May 26, 2008 3 km NNW of San Juan Opico, El Salvador M4.9 139 km
Mar 19, 2025 2 km NE of Ilopango, El Salvador M4.9 147 km
Jun 22, 2013 11 km SW of Monjas, Guatemala M4.8 144 km
Aug 13, 2023 6 km W of Asunción Mita, Guatemala M4.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 271 km
2020 Nana Category 1 206 km
2016 Earl Category 1 267 km
2010 Richard Category 2 249 km
2001 Iris Category 4 133 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 137 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 83 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 88 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 107 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 113 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 119 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 129 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 129 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 139 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 142 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 142 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 143 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 144 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 152 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 153 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 8.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 10.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Coldest

San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near San Nicolás

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in San Nicolás

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in San Nicolás

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Santa Teresa
Pulperia

Stadiums & Teams in San Nicolás

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Nicolás

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Nicolás

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teletón

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Nicolás

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Nueva Arcadia
Iglesia de San Nicolás

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 Nicolás

What is the population of San Nicolás?

San Nicolás has a population of 2,231 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 80.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Nicolás?

San Nicolás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches.

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