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Weather & Climate in Sensenti, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sensenti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,861 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,861 ft (872 m) |
| Area | 106.7 sq mi (276.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4938°N, 88.9376°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
556 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 2019 | 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador | M6.6 | 149 km | 58 km |
| Feb 13, 2001 | 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador | M6.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador | M6.5 | 73 km | 176 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | M6.2 | 108 km | 272 km |
| Feb 28, 2001 | 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | M6.1 | 135 km | 65 km |
| Dec 18, 1997 | 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador | M6.1 | 76 km | 182 km |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 142 km | 77 km |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador | M5.8 | 131 km | 95 km |
| Feb 7, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador | M5.8 | 143 km | 64 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador | M5.7 | 133 km | 133 km |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador | M5.7 | 136 km | 55 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala | M5.6 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 27 km WSW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador | M5.6 | 147 km | 68 km |
| Sep 19, 2011 | 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala | M5.6 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 1997 | 23 km SSE of Izalco, El Salvador | M5.6 | 126 km | 139 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala | M5.5 | 90 km | 274 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 26 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador | M5.4 | 137 km | 84 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 73 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 265 km |
| 2005 | Adrian | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 191 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 | 126 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 94 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 92 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 93 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Sensenti has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.6").