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Weather & Climate in Sabá, Honduras

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sabá 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.8°F
37% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Area955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates15.4667°N, 86.2500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 141 km 19 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 149 km 10 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 127 km 33 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 142 km 10 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 75 km 10 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 66 km 14 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 98 km 4 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 96 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 18 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 146 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 127 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 16 km 35 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 83 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 95 km 10 km
Aug 8, 2023 33 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M4.8 142 km 10 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 72 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 105 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2024 39 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M4.8 139 km 10 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 137 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 148 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 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 182 km
2020 Eta Category 4 138 mph 280 km
2020 Iota Category 4 144 mph 227 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 208 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 182 km
2011 Rina Category 3 115 mph 262 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 148 km
2010 Paula Category 1 86 mph 229 km
2007 Felix Category 4 98 mph 187 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 151 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 271 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 178 mph 76 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 99 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in

Sabá has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (1.3").

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