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Weather & Climate in San Matías, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Matías has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,628 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,628 ft (801 m) |
| Area | 1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9833°N, 86.6333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 141 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 127 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 114 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 138 km | 185 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 142 km | 191 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 149 km | 173 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Honduras | M4.8 | 143 km | 203 km |
| May 13, 2018 | 11 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 134 km | 192 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 148 km | 202 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 28 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Honduras | M4.7 | 146 km | 193 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 158 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 193 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 236 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 283 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 | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 148 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 151 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 155 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 164 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 166 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 174 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in |
San Matías has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.6").