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Prinzapolka, Nicaragua

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394 Population 0/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Prinzapolka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area6,593.0 sq mi (17,075.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates13.4066°N, 83.5650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.2"
140% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

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 M4.9 121 km
Apr 30, 1997 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.5 118 km
Apr 18, 2011 39 km SE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.4 57 km
Sep 3, 2002 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.2 106 km
Feb 23, 2019 45 km NNE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.1 118 km
May 1, 2024 59 km SSE of Iralaya, Honduras M4.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 112 km
2020 Eta Category 4 43 km
2020 Iota Category 4 23 km
2016 Otto Category 3 268 km
2009 Ida Category 1 57 km
2007 Felix Category 5 103 km
2005 Beta Category 3 45 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 139 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 12.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in

Prinzapolka has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (1.4").

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