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Weather & Climate in San Antonio, Honduras

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

San Antonio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area241.5 sq mi (625.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates15.6000°N, 87.1500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.3"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 128 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 103 km 33 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 100 km 33 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 111 km 14 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 37 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 9 km 4 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 69 km 10 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 6 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 128 km 8 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 82 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 137 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 81 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 83 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 83 km 35 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 52 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 71 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 30 km 10 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 83 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 84 km 33 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 52 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 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 174 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 149 km
2020 Iota Category 1 86 mph 298 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 191 km
2011 Rina Category 3 115 mph 295 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 149 km
2010 Paula Category 1 86 mph 297 km
2007 Felix Category 2 98 mph 276 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 122 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 233 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 173 mph 151 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 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 65 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in

San Antonio has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (2.1").

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