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Santa Cruz, Honduras
Full City Profile
863
Population
4/sq mi density
3,438 ft
Elevation
1,048 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,438 ft (1,048 m) |
| Area | 226.5 sq mi (586.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7500°N, 88.9833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 150 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 65 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 118 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (0.8").