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San Sebastián, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

San Sebastián is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,471. Elevation: 2,142 ft (653 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,471 Population 12/sq mi density
2,142 ft Elevation 653 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
47.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Sebastián

San Sebastián

San Sebastián or Donostia, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián, is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km from the France–Spain border. The capital city of the province of Gipuzkoa, it has a population of 188,487 as of 2024, with its metropolitan area being 436,500 in 2010. Locals call themselves donostiarra (singular) in Basque, also using this term when speaking in Spanish. It is also a part of Basque Eurocity Bayonne-San Sebastián.

People

Population1,471
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Population1,471
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Coordinates14.2458°, -87.6398°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation47.8 inches (1,213 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Sebastián

San Sebastián is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,471. The city sits at an elevation of 2,142 feet (653 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Sebastián has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,142 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates14.2458°N, 87.6398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

285 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 134 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 127 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 119 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 111 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 144 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 113 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 121 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 135 km
Apr 3, 1999 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 142 km
Feb 17, 2022 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 146 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 113 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 121 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 148 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 84 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 138 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 113 km
Jul 13, 1990 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.0 147 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 111 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 107 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 293 km
2020 Iota Category 1 270 km
2007 Felix Category 1 296 km
2001 Iris Category 4 243 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 90 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 102 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 108 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 113 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 121 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 125 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 129 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 132 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 135 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 141 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 148 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 164 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 165 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 180 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

San Sebastián has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near San Sebastián

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Museums in San Sebastián

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Farmers Markets in San Sebastián

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco

Clinics in San Sebastián

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN #751571509

Stadiums & Teams in San Sebastián

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Airports Near San Sebastián

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Sebastián

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Sebastián

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 Sebastián

What is the population of San Sebastián?

San Sebastián has a population of 1,471 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Sebastián?

San Sebastián has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches.

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