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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 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 2,835 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 | 2,835 ft (864 m) |
| Area | 169.6 sq mi (439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8667°N, 86.6333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 133 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 119 km | 218 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 106 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 8 km NNE of Telica, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 144 km | 169 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 127 km | 185 km |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras | M4.9 | 135 km | 191 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 138 km | 173 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 126 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 156 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 150 mph | 247 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 273 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 | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 136 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 141 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 142 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 152 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 153 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 161 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 183 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 197 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 199 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 |
Santa Cruz 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").