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Weather & Climate in San Esteban, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Esteban has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 128.2 sq mi (332.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2123°N, 85.7700°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 72 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 70 km | 35 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Jan 6, 2024 | 28 km E of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras | M4.6 | 86 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras | M4.4 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 39 km NW of Brus Laguna, Honduras | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 24 km ESE of Savannah Bight, Honduras | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras | M4.4 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Jul 27, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Guanaja, Honduras | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 1 km ESE of La Unión, Honduras | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 6 km NW of Arenal, Honduras | M4.3 | 120 km | 33 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 | 213 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 144 mph | 223 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 179 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 264 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 156 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 130 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 178 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 77 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in |
San Esteban has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (1.7").