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Sandy Bay, Honduras

Bay Islands · Honduras

Sandy Bay is a small town in Bay Islands, Honduras with a population of 1,072. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,072 Population 4/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
92.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay is a northern village in the boreal forest of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated on the shore of Wasawakasik Lake — which is a lake along the course of the Churchill River — about 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of the community of Pelican Narrows and 91 kilometres (57 mi) northwest of Creighton and Flin Flon. The community consists of two parts the Northern Village of Sandy Bay and the Wapaskokimaw 202 reserve of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. Access is via Highway 135 and the Hanson Lake Road.

People

Population1,072
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain92.9 in/yr
Sunny Days179/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population1,072
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates16.3292°, -86.5645°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceBay Islands
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation92.9 inches (2,360 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay is a small town in Honduras (Bay Islands) with a population of 1,072. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Sandy Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Honduras avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area253.4 sq mi (656.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.3292°N, 86.5645°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.9"
145% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 58 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 146 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 117 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 107 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 74 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 88 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 70 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 33 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 110 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 103 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 47 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 68 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 127 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 97 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 69 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 109 km
Feb 21, 2010 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 133 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 103 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 50 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 87 km
2020 Nana Category 1 118 km
2016 Earl Category 1 99 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 248 km
2011 Rina Category 3 193 km
2010 Paula Category 2 198 km
2010 Richard Category 2 60 km
2007 Dean Category 5 238 km
2007 Felix Category 4 279 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 261 km
2001 Iris Category 4 70 km
2000 Keith Category 4 175 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 82 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 41 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.9 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 6.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 14.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 13.9 in

Sandy Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.4") and April the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Sandy Bay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blue Wave Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sandy Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coxen Cafe

Hotels in Sandy Bay

32 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banarama Dive resort
Bay Side Hotel
Casa del Sol
Chilies
Cocolobo
Fisher's Landing
Foster's West Bay Resort
Guava Grove Resort & Villas
Henry Morgan Resort
Hogar
Ibagari
Infinity Bay Spa and Beach Resort
Las Sirenas Hotel
Lawson Rock
Los Corales
Lost Paradise Inn
Luna Beach Resort
Mayan Princess
Meridien
Miramar
Mr. Tucan
Naboo Resort
Onat Caribe Hostel
Paradise Beach
Paradise Oceanic
Posada las Orquideas
Rock Point Villas Bar & Grill
Splash Inn
Sueno del Mar
Sunset House
The Beach Club
West Bay Lodge

Restaurants in Sandy Bay

60 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anthony's chicken and more
Argentinian Grill
Argentinian Grill Restaurant
Babalu's Bar & Grill
Beach Club San Simon
Beacher's
Beachers
Bite on the Beach
Cafe Escondido
Cannibal cafe
Catracho
Cayuco Beach Bar & Grill
Celeste's Island Cuisine
Coconuts Bar & Grill
Creole's Rotisserie Chicken
Crisp
Cuchiaso
Culela's
Dragonfly Rolls Sushi & Fusion
Earth Mama's
Eddy's on the Beach
Entre Pisco y Nasca
Gingers Caribbean Grill
Hangover Hut
Happy Harry's Hideaway
Ipanema
Kazoku by Robby Molina
La Palapa Beach Bar and Grill
La Ruta del Sabor
Las Rocas
Lighthouse Restaurant
Luna Maya Steak & Seafood Restaurant
Marlin's beach
Miramar
Naboo Restaurant
PaPa Bones Pizza
Pazzo
Pearl Restaurant and Wine Bar
Pizza Picasso
Pulperia Elizabeth
Real China Palace
RoaCar
Roatan Oasis
Rock N' Dogs
Ronny's Barefeet Restaurant & Bar
Samona's Kitchen
Sandy Bay Hideaway
Sea Cat
Seawiches
Shrimpies Express
Splash Inn
Thai Blue Elephant
The Beach Grill
The Drunken Sailor
The Landing
The Lily Pond
Thirsty Turtle
Tipicos Miah
Trattoria da Piero
Typical Buffet

Cafes in Sandy Bay

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Badass Java
Bean Crazy
Clevel
JavaVine Cafe & Wine Bar
Sandy Buns
The Roatan Chocolate Factory
Tiki Cup

Theme Parks in Sandy Bay

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antony's Cay Dolphin Encounter

Clinics in Sandy Bay

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Esperanza
UNIMED

Gas Stations in Sandy Bay

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN #12018809604
HN #12018809605
Petrosun

Banks in Sandy Bay

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banpais

Shopping Malls in Sandy Bay

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coral Stone Plaza
West Bay Mall

Gyms in Sandy Bay

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adrian's Gym

Breweries in Sandy Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Roatan Island Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Sandy Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sandy Bay

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Manuel Gálvez International AirportRTBLarge Airport
Golosón International AirportLCEMedium Airport
La Laguna AirportGJAMedium Airport
Trujillo AirportTJIMedium Airport
Barbareta AirportSmall Airport
Fort Morgan Cay AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Monica AirportSmall Airport
Sinaloa AirportSmall Airport
Tocoa AirportTCFSmall Airport
Utila AirportUIISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandy Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bautista de West End

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 Sandy Bay

What is the population of Sandy Bay?

Sandy Bay has a population of 1,072 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 253.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sandy Bay?

Sandy Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.9 inches.

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