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Santa Teresa, Honduras
Full City Profile
914
Population
9/sq mi density
3,885 ft
Elevation
1,184 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Santa Teresa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,885 ft (1,184 m) |
| Area | 106.7 sq mi (276.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3833°N, 89.0000°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 | 112 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 105 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 79 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 79 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 90 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.6").