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Weather & Climate in Atenas de San Cristóbal, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atenas de San Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 238.6 sq mi (617.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6833°N, 87.3167°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 11, 1999 | 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M6.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 25 km | 4 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 102 km | 35 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 169 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 137 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 298 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 146 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 115 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 219 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 166 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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 | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 12.6 in |
Atenas de San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and April the driest (2.9").