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Weather & Climate in San Juancito, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juancito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,855 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,855 ft (1,175 m) |
| Area | 63.8 sq mi (165.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.2195°N, 87.0656°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 132 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 119 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 112 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 145 km | 4 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 148 km | 185 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 130 km | 191 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Honduras | M4.8 | 135 km | 203 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 132 km | 180 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 134 km | 202 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 28 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Honduras | M4.7 | 134 km | 193 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 1 | 86 mph | 209 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 272 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 148 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 169 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 181 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
San Juancito has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (0.6").