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San Francisco del Norte, Nicaragua
Chinandega Department · Nicaragua
San Francisco del Norte is a small town in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,299 ft (396 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Francisco del Norte
San Francisco del Norte is a municipality in the Chinandega department of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.1992°, -86.7710° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Chinandega Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.4 inches (2,170 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Francisco del Norte
San Francisco del Norte is a small town in Nicaragua (Chinandega Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 184.9 sq mi (478.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1992°N, 86.7710°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 | — | — | 113 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 61 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 66 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 77 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 79 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 90 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 90 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 116 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 130 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San Francisco del Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in December to 85°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in San Francisco del Norte
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Jose Dolores Estrada | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Francisco del Norte
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo Beso 94.5 FM | bachata, baladas | MP3 320 kbps |
Libraries in San Francisco del Norte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Francisco del Norte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa |
Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco del Norte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Francisco del Norte
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barrio El Aterrizaje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jose Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
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San Francisco del Norte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 85.4 inches.