San Lorenzo weather in December
In December, San Lorenzo sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 4 mm of rain across 1 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 74% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of December to 11 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is San Lorenzo's 4th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see San Lorenzo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- 1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min
- 6:10 AM – 5:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 28%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
San Lorenzo is human settlement in Honduras.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical December day in San Lorenzo reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 | 24 |
| 3 | 32 | 24 |
| 4 | 32 | 24 |
| 5 | 33 | 23 |
| 6 | 33 | 23 |
| 7 | 33 | 23 |
| 8 | 33 | 23 |
| 9 | 33 | 23 |
| 10 | 33 | 23 |
| 11 | 33 | 23 |
| 12 | 33 | 23 |
| 13 | 33 | 23 |
| 14 | 33 | 23 |
| 15 | 33 | 23 |
| 16 | 33 | 23 |
| 17 | 33 | 23 |
| 18 | 33 | 23 |
| 19 | 33 | 23 |
| 20 | 33 | 23 |
| 21 | 33 | 23 |
| 22 | 33 | 23 |
| 23 | 33 | 23 |
| 24 | 33 | 23 |
| 25 | 33 | 23 |
| 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 27 | 33 | 23 |
| 28 | 33 | 23 |
| 29 | 33 | 23 |
| 30 | 33 | 23 |
| 31 | 33 | 23 |
How December really feels in San Lorenzo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
San Lorenzo weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 8th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 23° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.3 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 34° / 24° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.6 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 34° / 24° | 7 | 1.7 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 34° / 25° | 45 | 8.1 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 309 | 22.1 | 12.6 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 32° / 25° | 324 | 22.3 | 12.8 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 33° / 25° | 160 | 15.1 | 12.7 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 33° / 24° | 283 | 21.1 | 12.4 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 405 | 26.7 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 393 | 23.6 | 11.7 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 32° / 24° | 58 | 7.6 | 11.4 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 33° / 23° | 4 | 1 | 11.2 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 74% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 14%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 79 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 |
| Cloudier (%) | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | 21 |
| 2 | 81 | 19 |
| 3 | 81 | 19 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 83 | 17 |
| 6 | 83 | 17 |
| 7 | 84 | 16 |
| 8 | 84 | 16 |
| 9 | 84 | 16 |
| 10 | 85 | 15 |
| 11 | 85 | 15 |
| 12 | 85 | 15 |
| 13 | 86 | 14 |
| 14 | 86 | 14 |
| 15 | 86 | 14 |
| 16 | 86 | 14 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 87 | 13 |
| 19 | 87 | 13 |
| 20 | 88 | 12 |
| 21 | 88 | 12 |
| 22 | 89 | 11 |
| 23 | 90 | 10 |
| 24 | 90 | 10 |
| 25 | 90 | 10 |
| 26 | 90 | 10 |
| 27 | 91 | 9 |
| 28 | 91 | 9 |
| 29 | 91 | 9 |
| 30 | 91 | 9 |
| 31 | 90 | 10 |
Chance of precipitation in December
San Lorenzo gets around 4 mm of rain over 1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 8% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 3 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 |
| 28 | 3 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 31 | 3 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 68% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 |
| Muggy (%) | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Oppressive (%) | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 14 | 49 | 34 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 51 | 32 |
| 3 | 2 | 15 | 53 | 30 |
| 4 | 2 | 16 | 54 | 28 |
| 5 | 2 | 17 | 55 | 26 |
| 6 | 3 | 18 | 54 | 25 |
| 7 | 3 | 18 | 56 | 23 |
| 8 | 3 | 19 | 56 | 22 |
| 9 | 3 | 20 | 56 | 21 |
| 10 | 3 | 21 | 55 | 21 |
| 11 | 3 | 22 | 55 | 20 |
| 12 | 3 | 23 | 55 | 19 |
| 13 | 4 | 24 | 53 | 19 |
| 14 | 4 | 25 | 53 | 18 |
| 15 | 4 | 26 | 52 | 18 |
| 16 | 4 | 27 | 52 | 17 |
| 17 | 4 | 28 | 52 | 16 |
| 18 | 4 | 29 | 51 | 16 |
| 19 | 4 | 30 | 51 | 15 |
| 20 | 5 | 31 | 50 | 15 |
| 21 | 5 | 32 | 49 | 14 |
| 22 | 5 | 33 | 48 | 13 |
| 23 | 5 | 34 | 48 | 13 |
| 24 | 5 | 35 | 47 | 12 |
| 25 | 5 | 37 | 47 | 11 |
| 26 | 5 | 37 | 46 | 11 |
| 27 | 6 | 38 | 46 | 10 |
| 28 | 6 | 39 | 46 | 9 |
| 29 | 6 | 40 | 45 | 9 |
| 30 | 6 | 41 | 44 | 8 |
| 31 | 7 | 41 | 44 | 8 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of December to 11 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:02 AM to 6:16 AM, and sunset from 5:17 PM to 5:30 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 6:02 | 5:17 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 6:02 | 5:18 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:03 | 5:18 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:03 | 5:18 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:04 | 5:18 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:04 | 5:19 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:05 | 5:19 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:05 | 5:19 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:20 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:20 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:07 | 5:20 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:07 | 5:21 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:08 | 5:21 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:09 | 5:22 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 6:09 | 5:22 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 6:10 | 5:22 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 6:10 | 5:23 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 6:11 | 5:23 |
| 19 | 11.2 | 6:11 | 5:24 |
| 20 | 11.2 | 6:12 | 5:24 |
| 21 | 11.2 | 6:12 | 5:25 |
| 22 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:25 |
| 23 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:25 |
| 24 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:26 |
| 25 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:26 |
| 26 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:27 |
| 27 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:27 |
| 28 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:28 |
| 29 | 11.2 | 6:16 | 5:28 |
| 30 | 11.2 | 6:16 | 5:29 |
| 31 | 11.2 | 6:16 | 5:30 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.02 kWh/m² to a high of 6.7 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 5.4 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for San Lorenzo
None of San Lorenzo's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
San Lorenzo sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
San Lorenzo's monsoon runs August–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit San Lorenzo?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit San Lorenzo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for San Lorenzo in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, San Lorenzo sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
Sea temperature near San Lorenzo in December
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 34 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in San Lorenzo in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in San Lorenzo peaks around March 22 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in San Lorenzo in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in San Lorenzo is worst in April — around 34 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.3× the cleanest month (January, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 12 | 20 | 34 | 32 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 20 | Moderate |
| Apr | 34 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is San Lorenzo?
San Lorenzo sits at 13.4°N, 87.4°W, 16 m above sea level, in Honduras. The nearest listed city is Marcovia, 21 km away.
Topography around San Lorenzo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of San Lorenzo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around San Lorenzo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 167 m around an average of 12 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 693 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,232 m.
The land around San Lorenzo is covered by mangroves (33%) within 3 km, trees (31%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (49%), grassland (21%) and water (20%) within 80 km.
Honduras travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 66%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 31.4
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 553
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for San Lorenzo (13.4242°, -87.4472°, elevation 16 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).