All Countries
Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,438 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,438 ft (1,048 m) |
| Area | 226.5 sq mi (586.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7500°N, 88.9833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
336 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador | M6.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 102 km | 176 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 103 km | 272 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 105 km | 182 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador | M5.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.7 | 147 km | 133 km |
| Aug 24, 1997 | 23 km SSE of Izalco, El Salvador | M5.6 | 149 km | 139 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala | M5.6 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala | M5.6 | 149 km | 9 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 91 km | 274 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 65 km | 42 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 282 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 150 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 65 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 118 km |
| Flores | Volcanic field | 1,600 m (5,249 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (0.8").