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Weather & Climate in San Diego, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Diego has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,919 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0500°N, 86.4667°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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 145 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 133 km | 226 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2018 | 11 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 150 km | 192 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2018 | 5 km N of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 149 km | 195 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Nov 21, 1990 | 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras | M4.5 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2016 | 17 km E of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1990 | 10 km S of Agua Fría, Honduras | M4.5 | 140 km | 208 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.5 | 144 km | 26 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1998 | 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 134 km | 250 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 | 273 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 142 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 236 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 173 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 222 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 161 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 166 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 169 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 174 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 175 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 181 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 | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in |
San Diego has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.6").