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Rancho Grande, Nicaragua

Matagalpa Department · Nicaragua

Rancho Grande is a small town in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,952 ft (595 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,952 ft Elevation 595 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Rancho Grande

Rancho Grande is a municipality in the Matagalpa department of Nicaragua. As of 2022, its population was 42,383.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Coordinates13.2370°, -85.5582°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceMatagalpa Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation83.1 inches (2,111 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rancho Grande

Rancho Grande is a small town in Nicaragua (Matagalpa Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet (595 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.1 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Rancho Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Nicaragua avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area523.0 sq mi (1,354.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates13.2370°N, 85.5582°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.2 on Jan 7, 2020.

Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 129 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 147 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 136 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 136 km
Jun 22, 1990 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 149 km
Apr 14, 2014 3 km WNW of Managua, Nicaragua M5.2 144 km
Aug 5, 1999 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 128 km
Jan 7, 2020 13 km NW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.2 145 km
Aug 6, 1999 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 139 km
Jan 23, 1991 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua M5.1 99 km
Nov 12, 1998 3 km ENE of Masaya, Nicaragua M4.9 149 km
Jul 8, 2009 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.9 131 km
Dec 21, 1995 2 km ENE of Nindirí, Nicaragua M4.8 148 km
Apr 26, 1997 19 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M4.8 144 km
May 1, 2014 2 km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M4.8 112 km
Sep 28, 2016 17 km NE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M4.8 140 km
Aug 5, 1999 18 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M4.7 142 km
Mar 5, 2000 15 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M4.7 139 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 44 km
Sep 26, 1996 2 km ENE of Managua, Nicaragua M4.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 140 km
2020 Eta Category 4 150 km
2020 Iota Category 4 64 km
2016 Otto Category 3 270 km
2009 Ida Category 1 215 km
2007 Felix Category 5 148 km
2005 Beta Category 3 197 km
1998 Mitch Category 1 296 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 180 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 91 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 106 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 140 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 140 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 148 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 148 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 149 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 150 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 153 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 154 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 156 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 163 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 168 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 170 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 10.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Rancho Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Rancho Grande

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
José Santos Zelaya
Escuela El Cacao Central
El Carmen 1, Comunidad y Escuela
Escuela José Santos Zelaya
Escuela
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Farmers Markets in Rancho Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de El Cua

Clinics in Rancho Grande

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Materna
Centro de Salud El Cacao
Puesto de Salud

Airports Near Rancho Grande

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rancho Grande

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica de Rancho Grande

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

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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What is the weather like in Rancho Grande?

Rancho Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.

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