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Jalapa, Nicaragua
Full City Profile
24,037
Population
78/sq mi density
2,251 ft
Elevation
686 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Jalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Area | 309.1 sq mi (800.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9222°N, 86.1235°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 166 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 166 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 170 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 170 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 173 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 188 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in |
Jalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.8").