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. 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) |
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").