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Weather & Climate in San Antonio, Honduras

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

San Antonio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,887 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,887 ft (880 m)
Area106.7 sq mi (276.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates14.5167°N, 88.9667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

529 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 94 km 10 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 76 km 176 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 105 km 272 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 79 km 182 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 138 km 65 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 145 km 64 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 131 km 95 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 143 km 77 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 103 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 132 km 133 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 110 km 10 km
Jul 8, 2013 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.7 138 km 55 km
Jan 15, 2001 27 km WSW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.6 150 km 68 km
Aug 24, 1997 23 km SSE of Izalco, El Salvador M5.6 127 km 139 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala M5.6 142 km 9 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 100 km 12 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 87 km 274 km
Oct 18, 1994 26 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.4 139 km 84 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 70 km 42 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.2 137 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 264 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 81 mph 267 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 127 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 91 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 62 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 71 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 72 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 72 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 78 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 88 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 89 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 91 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 93 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 94 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 94 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 96 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 100 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 101 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
February 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 10.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 10.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest

San Antonio has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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