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Weather & Climate in Sabana Abajo, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sabana Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
| Area | 139.8 sq mi (362.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6000°N, 86.5833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 96 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 121 km | 27 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 98 km | 35 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 5 km W of Mojimán, Honduras | M4.5 | 136 km | 37 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras | M4.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.5 | 107 km | 26 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 | 86 mph | 278 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 180 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 240 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in |
Sabana Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (0.7").