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Weather & Climate in Santa Ana, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Ana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,774 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,774 ft (1,455 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9317°N, 87.2714°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
336 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 93 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 81 km | 218 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 147 km | 58 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 142 km | 86 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 76 km | 226 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 23 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador | M5.5 | 150 km | 68 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 36 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 138 km | 100 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.2 | 131 km | 67 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 50 km W of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 148 km | 72 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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 | 225 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 1 | — | 261 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 290 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 276 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 | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 111 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 140 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 155 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Santa Ana has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (0.4").