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San Nicolás, Honduras
Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras
San Nicolás is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 3,522. Elevation: 1,847 ft (563 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Nicolás
San Nicolás is a municipality in the department of Santa Bárbara, Honduras. It covers an area of 88.2 km2 (34.1 sq mi) and had a population of 14,368 inhabitants according to the 2013 national census. The municipality was officially established on 20 February 1840. It briefly served as the provisional capital of the department in 1864.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,522 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9423°, -88.3280° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Santa Bárbara Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.7 inches (1,669 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Nicolás
San Nicolás is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 3,522. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9423°N, 88.3280°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 123 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 93 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 161 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near San Nicolás
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otoro Radio | música variada | AAC 96 kbps | |
| 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 |
Museums in San Nicolás
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva |
Farmers Markets in San Nicolás
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Gas Stations in San Nicolás
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Nicolás
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Nicolás
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Nicolás
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | Large Airport |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bananera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chumbagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| La America Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport | LLH | Small Airport |
| Las Vegas Airport | LCF | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marcos Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rioamarillo Airport | RUY | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Nicolás
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San Nicolás |
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What is the population of San Nicolás?
San Nicolás has a population of 3,522 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Nicolás?
San Nicolás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.7 inches.