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Weather & Climate in Santa Elena, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 414.1 sq mi (1,072.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3833°N, 88.1333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 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 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 106 km | 4 km |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 24 km | 8 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M4.7 | 108 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 218 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 159 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 106 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 249 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 259 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 | — | 70 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (1.3").