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Weather & Climate in San Lucas, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,232 ft (1,290 m) |
| Area | 234.4 sq mi (607.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7333°N, 86.9500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
349 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 97 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 82 km | 218 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 133 km | 58 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 141 km | 96 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 71 km | 226 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 132 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 36 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 144 km | 100 km |
| Mar 6, 1993 | 21 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 144 km | 74 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 138 km | 86 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 137 km | 82 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 104 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 140 km | 67 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 150 mph | 276 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 81 mph | 286 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 | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 107 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 115 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 126 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 139 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 141 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 152 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in |
San Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.4").