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Rama, Nicaragua

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20,456 Population 9/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Rama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 147 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days147 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area2,225.7 sq mi (5,764.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates12.1597°N, 84.2195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.3"
209% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 30, 2014.

Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 143 km
Aug 13, 2000 18 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua M5.5 142 km
Sep 5, 2012 6 km ENE of San Carlos, Nicaragua M4.6 125 km
Jan 31, 1997 9 km SW of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M4.6 146 km
Aug 30, 2014 19 km SW of Morrito, Nicaragua M4.6 130 km
Aug 15, 2002 14 km S of Bluefields, Nicaragua M4.5 58 km
Nov 13, 1990 24 km NE of Greytown, Nicaragua M4.5 134 km
Aug 3, 2005 16 km ESE of Altagracia, Nicaragua M4.4 149 km
Mar 25, 2012 33 km NE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M4.2 143 km
Mar 28, 1990 20 km WSW of Greytown, Nicaragua M4.2 148 km
Jun 10, 2004 31 km ENE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M4.1 147 km
May 12, 2004 21 km SW of Morrito, Nicaragua M4.1 132 km
Mar 30, 2002 8 km S of Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua M4.0 115 km
Mar 7, 1996 25 km E of Altagracia, Nicaragua M4.0 142 km
Sep 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M4.0 130 km
Jan 15, 1996 20 km E of Altagracia, Nicaragua M4.0 144 km
Sep 22, 2004 22 km E of Altagracia, Nicaragua M3.9 143 km
May 6, 2006 40 km SSW of Bluefields, Nicaragua M3.8 68 km
Mar 7, 1996 Nicaragua M3.7 136 km
Jan 12, 2002 24 km ENE of Altagracia, Nicaragua M3.6 138 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 36 km
2020 Eta Category 4 183 km
2020 Iota Category 4 171 km
2016 Otto Category 3 130 km
2009 Ida Category 1 99 km
2007 Felix Category 5 239 km
2005 Beta Category 3 85 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 16 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 165 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 168 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 181 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 187 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 187 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 189 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 191 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 193 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 194 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 7.1 in
February 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 19.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 15.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in Coldest

Rama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.8") and March the driest (1.9").

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