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San Fernando, Nicaragua

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3,899 Population 107/sq mi density
2,405 ft Elevation 733 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Fernando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,405 ft (733 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates13.6776°N, 86.3149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 117 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 142 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 140 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 142 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 125 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 139 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 146 km
Aug 3, 2022 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.3 150 km
Aug 6, 1999 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 125 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 114 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 139 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 125 km
Aug 5, 1999 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 121 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua M5.1 132 km
Jan 23, 1991 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua M5.1 111 km
Mar 28, 2005 8 km NNE of Telica, Nicaragua M5.1 133 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 135 km
Aug 17, 2013 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M4.9 147 km
Sep 14, 2022 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M4.8 136 km
Apr 26, 1997 19 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M4.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 233 km
2020 Iota Category 3 121 km
2020 Eta Category 2 218 km
2007 Felix Category 4 173 km
2005 Beta Category 1 289 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 256 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 276 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 57 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 132 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 132 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 134 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 137 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 138 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 142 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 147 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 150 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 156 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 160 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 166 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 173 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 189 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in

San Fernando has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.7").

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