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Weather & Climate in San Francisco de Coray, Honduras

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

San Francisco de Coray has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area303.8 sq mi (786.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates13.6614°N, 87.5328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

930 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 140 km 60 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 113 km 71 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 139 km 176 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 124 km 60 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 146 km 65 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 132 km 182 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 111 km 10 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 55 km 38 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 46 km 218 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 117 km 72 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 139 km 49 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 139 km 50 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 131 km 75 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 130 km 49 km
Jan 16, 2001 36 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 147 km 63 km
Jan 16, 2001 29 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 136 km 44 km
Jul 3, 2011 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 149 km 36 km
Feb 23, 2011 55 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 145 km 41 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 137 km 10 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 117 km 58 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 252 km
2007 Felix Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 140 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 142 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 38 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 45 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 76 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 89 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 99 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 105 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 106 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 111 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 121 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 134 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 134 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 139 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 141 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 150 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.1 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in Coldest
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in

San Francisco de Coray has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in October to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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