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Weather & Climate in Jutiapa, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jutiapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 169.6 sq mi (439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9833°N, 86.4000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 147 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 134 km | 226 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2018 | 11 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 148 km | 192 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 5 km N of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 147 km | 195 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Jun 11, 2016 | 17 km E of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1998 | 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 128 km | 250 km |
| Oct 12, 1990 | 10 km S of Agua Fría, Honduras | M4.5 | 142 km | 208 km |
| Feb 10, 2020 | 5 km SE of El Rancho, Honduras | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 133 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 228 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 168 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 226 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 157 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 160 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 168 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 168 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 169 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 174 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in |
Jutiapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.6").