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Ocotal, Nicaragua
Full City Profile
33,928
Population
931/sq mi density
1,969 ft
Elevation
600 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Ocotal 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 931/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6322°N, 86.4740°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 118 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 121 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 128 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 129 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 135 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 139 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 155 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 169 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in |
Ocotal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").