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El Rosario, Nicaragua

Carazo Department · Nicaragua

El Rosario is a small town in Carazo Department, Nicaragua with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.2 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain79.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Coordinates11.8328°, -86.1653°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceCarazo Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation79.2 inches (2,010 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rosario

El Rosario is a small town in Nicaragua (Carazo Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.2 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

El Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Nicaragua avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Area503.5 sq mi (1,304.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates11.8328°N, 86.1653°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.2"
108% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,554 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 2, 1992 83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M7.7 128 km
Apr 3, 1990 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua M6.8 48 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 67 km
Apr 21, 2022 55 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 92 km
Mar 3, 1996 39 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 78 km
Jul 2, 2005 32 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.6 65 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 38 km
Jun 15, 2013 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.5 83 km
Aug 3, 2005 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M6.3 94 km
Mar 2, 2004 33 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.2 70 km
Apr 29, 2004 49 km SW of La Cruz, Costa Rica M6.2 116 km
Oct 12, 2024 40 km WNW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica M6.2 149 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 68 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 106 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 141 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 127 km
Oct 9, 1998 51 km S of El Rosario, Nicaragua M6.0 65 km
Nov 17, 1996 27 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.0 85 km
Sep 2, 1992 58 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.0 85 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 168 km
2020 Eta Category 4 298 km
2020 Iota Category 4 233 km
2016 Otto Category 3 173 km
2005 Beta Category 2 279 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 220 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 NICARAGUA Earthquake 1.5 m 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Masaya (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 17 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 22 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 22 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 36 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 39 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 49 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 68 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 70 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 77 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 93 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 95 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 102 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 113 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 121 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 9.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 10.9 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Coldest

El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in December to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near El Rosario

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Nueva Radio | Nicaragua MP3
Radio Conexión Romántica MP3
Radio Cristo Viene Masaya Nicaragua AAC
Fiesta Latina 89.1 FM bachata, latino MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stereo Mundo 91.9 FM christian, christian-gospel MP3 128 kbps
Monimbo Radio MP3

Museums in El Rosario

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril
Centro Cultural Alejandro Vega Matus
Centro de Visitantes Volcán Masaya
Convento de San Francisco
Historical Train (Open Air)
Mi Museo - Museo arqueológico de cerámica precolombina
Museo Augusto C. Sandino
Museo camilo ortega
Museo de Héroes de Nandaime
Museo del Folclor
Museo Municipal de Nindiri
Museo Nacudarí
Old Railway Station
Old Railway Station of Masaya
Volcán Masaya Museum

Libraries in El Rosario

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Darío0.0
Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán0.0
Bilioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de Cultura0.0
Librería0.0
Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños0.0

Farmers Markets in El Rosario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antiguo mercadito
Casa de las Artesanias
Local market Ernesto Fernández
Mercado
Mercado de Artesania
Mercado De Artesania Masatepe
Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya
Mercado Municipal Ernesto Fernandez
Plaza de la cultura
San Marcos Municipal Market

Breweries in El Rosario

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa cervecera

Stadiums & Teams in El Rosario

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Rosario

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportMGALarge Airport
Aeroservicios ALA AirportSmall Airport
Altamira AirportSmall Airport
Boaco AirportSmall Airport
Costa Esmeralda AirportECISmall Airport
El Coyol AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
Hato Grande AirportSmall Airport
La Cicaya AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Las Chacaras AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Las Parcelas AirportSmall Airport
Leon (Fanor Urroz) AirportSmall Airport
Los Brasiles AirportSmall Airport
Malacataya AirportSmall Airport
Montelimar AirportSmall Airport
Omtepe AirportSmall Airport
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport
RivasSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Rosario

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesús
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
109 m (358 ft)

🇳🇮 About Nicaragua

Capital Managua
Population 6,465,513
Area 129,494 km²
GDP (USD) $17,805,842,284
GDP per capita $2,609
HDI 0.706
Life expectancy 75.0 years
Internet users 58.2%
Urban population 59.1%
Currency NIO (Cordoba)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +505
TLD .ni
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nicaragua

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 1 Air Force Day Air Force Day
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Holy Thursday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 27 Army Day Army Day
Jul 19 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Sep 14 Battle of San Jacinto Battle of San Jacinto
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 12 Indigenous Resistance Day Indigenous Resistance Day
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immaculate Conception
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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What is the weather like in El Rosario?

El Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.2 inches.

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