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Ciudad Antigua, Nicaragua

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1,787 Population 49/sq mi density
2,080 ft Elevation 634 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Ciudad Antigua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,080 ft (634 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates13.6406°N, 86.3082°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 115 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 138 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 139 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 138 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 124 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 146 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 135 km
Aug 3, 2022 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.3 146 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 122 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 111 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 137 km
Aug 6, 1999 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 121 km
Aug 5, 1999 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 117 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua M5.1 129 km
Mar 28, 2005 8 km NNE of Telica, Nicaragua M5.1 130 km
Jan 23, 1991 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua M5.1 107 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 133 km
Aug 20, 2017 9 km WNW of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M4.9 148 km
Aug 17, 2013 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M4.9 145 km
Oct 22, 2009 5 km S of Posoltega, Nicaragua M4.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 229 km
2020 Iota Category 3 120 km
2020 Eta Category 2 218 km
2007 Felix Category 4 174 km
2005 Beta Category 1 287 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 260 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 273 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 53 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 129 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 129 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 130 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 133 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 134 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 138 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 147 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 150 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 155 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 156 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 162 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 169 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 185 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 74°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
August 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in

Ciudad Antigua has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (0.6").

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