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Chichigalpa, Nicaragua
Full City Profile
33,137
Population
246/sq mi density
249 ft
Elevation
76 meters
81°F
Avg Temperature
27°C
Chichigalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 134.6 sq mi (348.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5704°N, 87.0280°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.9 m (32 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 9.9 m | 170 | 135 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 119 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Cristobal (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 15 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 21 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 36 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 38 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 56 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 74 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 83 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 92 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 114 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Chichigalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (0.0").