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Weather & Climate in Santa Bárbara, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Bárbara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9222°N, 88.2376°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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 134 km | 176 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 132 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 | 134 km | 4 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2016 | 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M5.0 | 140 km | 201 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 | 147 km | 193 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2002 | 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador | M4.9 | 146 km | 197 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 108 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 | 209 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 276 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 151 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 287 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 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 165 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| 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 |
Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in January 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").