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Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Full City Profile
109,089
Population
273/sq mi density
2,260 ft
Elevation
689 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Matagalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 400.1 sq mi (1,036.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9280°N, 85.9191°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 88 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 89 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 96 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 97 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 100 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 106 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 120 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in |
Matagalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and March the driest (0.8").