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Weather & Climate in San José de Río Tinto, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Río Tinto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 128.2 sq mi (332.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9333°N, 85.7000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jul 27, 1990 | 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras | M5.4 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 94 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 93 km | 35 km |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras | M4.6 | 111 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras | M4.4 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras | M4.4 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 1991 | 26 km NNE of Francia, Honduras | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 6 km NW of Arenal, Honduras | M4.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2003 | 22 km NNW of Puerto Castilla, Honduras | M4.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 2 km SE of Bálsamo Oriental, Honduras | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Apr 22, 2004 | 20 km NE of Murra, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 120 km | 35 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 2 km S of El Juncal, Honduras | M4.2 | 96 km | 29 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 41 km NNE of Santa Rosa de Aguán, Honduras | M4.2 | 150 km | 29 km |
| May 31, 2009 | 2 km NE of Tepusteca, Honduras | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 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 | 245 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 144 mph | 197 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 147 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 3 | 115 mph | 291 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 182 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 105 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 210 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 178 mph | 108 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
San José de Río Tinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (1.2").