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Santa Lucía, Honduras

Ocotepeque Department · Honduras

Santa Lucía is a small town in Ocotepeque Department, Honduras with a population of 1,224. Elevation: 2,421 ft (738 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,224 Population 14/sq mi density
2,421 ft Elevation 738 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
56.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Santa Lucía

Santa Lucía is a municipality in the Honduran department of Intibucá.

People

Population1,224
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain56.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation2,421 ft (738 m)
Population1,224
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,421 ft (738 m)
Coordinates14.4167°, -89.2000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceOcotepeque Department
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation56.3 inches (1,429 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Lucía

Santa Lucía is a small town in Honduras (Ocotepeque Department) with a population of 1,224. The city sits at an elevation of 2,421 feet (738 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Santa Lucía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,421 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above Honduras avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,421 ft (738 m)
Area90.2 sq mi (233.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates14.4167°N, 89.2000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

798 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 136 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 88 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 76 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 83 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 136 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 81 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 142 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 132 km
Sep 12, 1993 27 km S of Taxisco, Guatemala M6.0 148 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 135 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 143 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 126 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 126 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 122 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 137 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 108 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 100 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 82 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 105 km
Jul 8, 2013 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 282 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 244 km
2001 Iris Category 4 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 185 107 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 101 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 34 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 49 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 52 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 58 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 59 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 62 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 63 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 66 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 72 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 73 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 75 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 77 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 78 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 84 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 86 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in
August 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 10.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Santa Lucía

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tribu FM (SV) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salem 92.5 (SV) christian, educational MP3 80 kbps
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
Plenitud Radio (SV) MP3 64 kbps
Radio Supra 90.5 FM (SV) AAC
Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM (GT) hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Santa Lucía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Arte Trifinio El Salvador
Museo Fernando Llort

Libraries in Santa Lucía

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Lucía

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado Municipal La Bendición

Monuments in Santa Lucía

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Homenaje a los Héroes

Gas Stations in Santa Lucía

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Bella Vista

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Lucía

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Airports Near Santa Lucía

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
Jutiapa AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

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 Santa Lucía

What is the population of Santa Lucía?

Santa Lucía has a population of 1,224 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 90.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Lucía?

Santa Lucía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches.

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