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Weather & Climate in San Ignacio, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Ignacio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,297 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 336.7 sq mi (872.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6500°N, 87.0333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 100 km | 27 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras | M4.6 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.6 | 93 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 142 km | 140 km |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 5 km W of Mojimán, Honduras | M4.5 | 95 km | 37 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras | M4.5 | 59 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 224 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 231 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 228 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 199 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 195 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
San Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.6").