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Nagarote, Nicaragua

León Department · Nicaragua

Nagarote is a small city in León Department, Nicaragua with a population of 26,270. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

26,270 Population 29/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Nagarote

Nagarote

Nagarote is a town and a municipality in the León Department of Nicaragua.

People

Population26,270
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population26,270
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates12.2659°, -86.5647°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceLeón Department
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,381 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nagarote

Nagarote is a small city in Nicaragua (León Department) with a population of 26,270. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Climate in Nagarote

Nagarote has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.1°C), the coldest is Nov (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 21.3° / 35.7° 3.4
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 21.6° / 37° 3.2
Mar 30.6°C / 87°F 23.3° / 38.4° 9.3
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 24.7° / 39.1° 38.6
May 29.6°C / 85°F 24.5° / 37.8° 214.5
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 23.4° / 34.5° 317.3
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 22.9° / 34.7° 160.2
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.6° / 34.9° 237.5
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 23.6° / 33.5° 347.2
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.8° 307.2
Nov 26.8°C / 80°F 21.8° / 32° 258.8
Dec 27°C / 81°F 20.2° / 33.6° 20.9
Nagarote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Nicaragua avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area895.4 sq mi (2,319.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates12.2659°N, 86.5647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,649 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 M7.7 103 km
Apr 3, 1990 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua M6.8 98 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 46 km
Mar 3, 1996 39 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 75 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 102 km
Jul 2, 2005 32 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.6 121 km
Apr 21, 2022 55 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 90 km
Jun 15, 2013 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.5 68 km
Mar 2, 2004 33 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.2 76 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 126 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 72 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 76 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 25 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 87 km
Nov 17, 1996 27 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.0 143 km
Sep 2, 1992 58 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.0 109 km
Oct 9, 1998 51 km S of El Rosario, Nicaragua M6.0 106 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 142 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 75 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 75 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 1 203 km
2020 Iota Category 3 218 km
2020 Eta Category 2 299 km
2016 Otto Category 3 237 km
2007 Felix Category 4 298 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 257 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.9 m (32 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 NICARAGUA Earthquake 9.9 m 170 142 km
1901 NICARAGUA Earthquake 1.5 m 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Momotombo (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 18 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 24 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 29 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 31 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 31 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 38 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 48 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 54 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 68 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 74 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 81 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 91 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 101 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 102 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
September 80°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Nagarote has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Nagarote

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

Libraries in Nagarote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cantera0.0
Cantera Zona#60.0

Farmers Markets in Nagarote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Sandino

Restaurants in Nagarote

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quesillas Gourmet Mi Finca
Quesillos Acacia

Cafes in Nagarote

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quesillos Gourmet Mi Finca

Clinics in Nagarote

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Valencia

Train Stations in Nagarote

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril

Bus Stations in Nagarote

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nagarote

Gas Stations in Nagarote

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Uno

Stadiums & Teams in Nagarote

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Airports Near Nagarote

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportMGALarge Airport
Aeroservicios ALA AirportSmall Airport
Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez AirportSmall Airport
Corinto AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
El Coyol AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
La Cumplida 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
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nagarote

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de Nagarote

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

Volcanoes Near Nagarote

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m 2016

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 Nagarote

What is the population of Nagarote?

Nagarote has a population of 26,270 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 895.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nagarote?

Nagarote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches.

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