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San Pedro Sula

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: San Pedro Sula month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in San Pedro Sula are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–31°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and November the wettest (about 305 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.220.11019.2
February28.620.36510.3
March31.021.45811.3
April33.223.04911.5
May34.424.45511.1
June32.524.11459.8
July32.023.69610.6
August32.623.610610.7
September32.423.514110.4
October30.322.82449.3
November27.821.33059.1
December27.220.71488.8

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1536

    On 27 June 1536, Don Pedro de Alvarado founded a Spanish town beside the Indian settlement of Choloma, with the name of Villa de Señor San Pedro de Puerto Caballos (modern San Pedro Sula).

  2. Documented history · 1601

    In 1601, the Spanish government declared Santo Tomás as the official port for the Central American colonies; this move diverted exports from Puerto Cortés and resulted in an economic decline that would last through the 17th century.

  3. Documented history · 1714

    The subsequent increase in trade supported an increase in population from 70 inhabitants in 1714 to 357 in 1789.

  4. Documented history · 1875

    In 1875, Frank Frye, the American consul in the Bay Islands, reported a population of 1200.

  5. Founding of San Pedro Sula (1536)

    Don Pedro de Alvarado founded the town beside the Indian settlement of Choloma.

Current public leadership

  • Roberto Contreras

    Wikidata currently records this person as San Pedro Sula's head of government. Honduran politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to San Pedro Sula has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Don Pedro de Alvarado

    Spanish conquistador who founded San Pedro Sula on 27 June 1536.

  • Samuel Zemurray

    U.S. fruit‑company entrepreneur whose Cuyamel Fruit Company spurred early 20th‑century growth of San Pedro Sula.

  • Frank Frye

    American consul in the Bay Islands who reported a population of 1,200 in 1875.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • La Prensa

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Pedro Sula. Honduran newspaper.

  • CampusTV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Pedro Sula.

  • CBC TV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Pedro Sula. Honduran television channel.

  • El Tiempo

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Pedro Sula. Honduran newspaper.

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01 · Overview

San Pedro Sula, in brief

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02 · History

How San Pedro Sula took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting San Pedro Sula

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in San Pedro Sula

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in San Pedro Sula

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in San Pedro Sula

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for San Pedro Sula

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08 · Questions

Questions about San Pedro Sula

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01 · Q&A

Where is San Pedro Sula located and what are its coordinates?

San Pedro Sula is situated in Honduras at geographic coordinates 15.5059, -88.0259 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of San Pedro Sula?

San Pedro Sula has a recorded population of approximately 801,259 and observes the America/Tegucigalpa time zone (HNL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in San Pedro Sula?

Official and commonly spoken languages in San Pedro Sula include es-HN, cab, miq, and the circulating currency is HNL.

04 · Q&A

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