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Krukira, Nicaragua

North Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua

Krukira is a small town in North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 861. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

861 Population 0/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
99.7 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Krukira

Krukira

Krukira is a Miskito fishing community in the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua.

People

Population861
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain99.7 in/yr
Sunny Days158/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population861
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates14.1684°, -83.3077°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceNorth Caribbean Coast
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation99.7 inches (2,533 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Krukira

Krukira is a small town in Nicaragua (North Caribbean Coast) with a population of 861. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.7 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Krukira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Nicaragua avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area6,593.0 sq mi (17,075.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates14.1684°N, 83.3077°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.7"
162% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.0 on May 1, 2024.

Jul 8, 2009 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.9 138 km
Apr 30, 1997 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.5 42 km
Apr 18, 2011 39 km SE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.4 49 km
Sep 3, 2002 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.2 128 km
Feb 23, 2019 45 km NNE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.1 29 km
May 1, 2024 59 km SSE of Iralaya, Honduras M4.0 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 197 km
2020 Eta Category 4 46 km
2020 Iota Category 4 64 km
2010 Paula Category 1 285 km
2009 Ida Category 1 145 km
2007 Felix Category 5 19 km
2005 Beta Category 3 86 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 281 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 228 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 12.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 10.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 7.5 in

Krukira has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and March the driest (1.7").

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Libraries in Krukira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Fundación Marijn0.0
Fray Gregorio Smutko0.0

Farmers Markets in Krukira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de la parada de los buses
Mercado San Gerónimo

Stadiums & Teams in Krukira

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Krukira

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Cabezas AirportPUZMedium Airport
Waspam AirportWSPSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Krukira

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Morava Tuapi

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua

🇳🇮 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Krukira

What is the population of Krukira?

Krukira has a population of 861 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 6,593.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Krukira?

Krukira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.7 inches.

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