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Weather & Climate in Siguatepeque, Honduras
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Siguatepeque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,550 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,550 ft (1,082 m) |
| Area | 153.7 sq mi (398.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.5969°N, 87.8310°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
196 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 | 142 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 | 129 km | 182 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras | M5.4 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 112 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras | M5.1 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador | M5.0 | 135 km | 192 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador | M4.8 | 124 km | 198 km |
| Jan 3, 1997 | 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador | M4.8 | 124 km | 180 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras | M4.7 | 29 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2018 | 11 km W of Conchagua, El Salvador | M4.7 | 145 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 199 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 268 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: Yojoa, Lake (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 167 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 182 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in |
Siguatepeque has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.8").