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Weather & Climate in San José del Potrero, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José del Potrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8400°N, 87.2841°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M5.0 | 117 km | 35 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras | M4.7 | 85 km | 15 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 80 km | 27 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras | M4.7 | 120 km | 35 km |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras | M4.6 | 126 km | 40 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 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 277 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 261 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 200 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 173 mph | 205 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
San José del Potrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.8").