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Santa Ana, Honduras

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3,579 Population 15/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Santa Ana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area241.5 sq mi (625.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates15.6500°N, 87.0667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.3"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 136 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 107 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 93 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 70 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 27 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 101 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 18 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 7 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 137 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 74 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 75 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 145 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 76 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 85 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 55 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 75 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 38 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 53 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 82 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 166 km
2020 Nana Category 1 147 km
2020 Iota Category 1 296 km
2016 Earl Category 1 184 km
2011 Rina Category 3 286 km
2010 Richard Category 2 142 km
2010 Paula Category 1 287 km
2007 Felix Category 2 271 km
2001 Iris Category 4 117 km
2000 Keith Category 4 231 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 141 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 — 107 km
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 56 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in

Santa Ana has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (2.1").

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