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Bonanza, Nicaragua

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6,315 Population 8/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Bonanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 156 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 106.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area786.7 sq mi (2,037.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.0289°N, 84.5910°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.2"
180% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 8, 2009.

Jul 8, 2009 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.9 14 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 120 km
Apr 30, 1997 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.5 123 km
May 22, 1990 35 km E of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.3 86 km
Apr 22, 2004 20 km NE of Murra, Nicaragua M4.2 139 km
Sep 3, 2002 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.2 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 192 km
2020 Eta Category 4 40 km
2020 Iota Category 4 38 km
2010 Paula Category 1 276 km
2010 Richard Category 1 282 km
2009 Ida Category 1 165 km
2007 Felix Category 5 37 km
2005 Beta Category 3 161 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 235 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 197 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
May 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 14.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 13.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in Coldest

Bonanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 106.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.1") and March the driest (2.7").

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