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Santa Rita, Honduras
Yoro Department · Honduras
Santa Rita is a small city in Yoro Department, Honduras with a population of 12,869. Elevation: 2,904 ft (885 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Rita
Santa Rita is a town and a municipality in the Honduran department of Yoro. The Humuya River passes through it.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,869 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1667°, -87.2833° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Yoro Department |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.9 inches (1,063 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Rita
Santa Rita is a small city in Honduras (Yoro Department) with a population of 12,869. The city sits at an elevation of 2,904 feet (885 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Climate in Santa Rita
Santa Rita has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (26°C), the coldest is Dec (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1731 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Area | 1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1667°N, 87.2833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (0.9").
Farmers Markets in Santa Rita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Yorito |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Rita
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Golosón International Airport | LCE | Medium Airport |
| Tela Airport | TEA | Medium Airport |
| Agua Caliente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aserradero El Encino Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carta Airport | LUI | Small Airport |
| Coyoles Airport | CYL | Small Airport |
| El Alto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Arrayán Airport | OAN | Small Airport |
| El Cubo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flefil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guayabillas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guayape Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Ulua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Joya Del Quebracho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La America Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport | LLH | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marcos Perez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Minas De Oro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Luis Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sulaco Airport | SCD | Small Airport |
| Talanguita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Victoria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yodeco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yoro Airport | ORO | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Rita?
Santa Rita has a population of 12,869 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,126.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Rita?
Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches.