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Weather & Climate in San Nicolás, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Nicolás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9423°N, 88.3280°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
149 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 11, 1999 | 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M6.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 132 km | 176 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 130 km | 182 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 141 km | 4 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 137 km | 42 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 57 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador | M5.0 | 144 km | 193 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M5.0 | 138 km | 201 km |
| Jan 10, 2002 | 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador | M4.9 | 143 km | 197 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.8 | 150 km | 198 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 103 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 145 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 161 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (1.1").