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Masaya, Nicaragua
Full City Profile
130,113
Population
1,466/sq mi density
794 ft
Elevation
242 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Masaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 88.7 sq mi (229.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9732°N, 86.0959°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Masaya (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 8 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 29 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 40 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 69 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 71 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 87 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 89 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 107 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 128 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Masaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (0.2").