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San José de Cusmapa, Nicaragua

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1,419 Population 8/sq mi density
4,226 ft Elevation 1,288 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
San José de Cusmapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,226 ft (1,288 m)
Area184.9 sq mi (478.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates13.2884°N, 86.6554°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

549 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 1, 2025.

Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 138 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 61 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 103 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 107 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 145 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 95 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 109 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 116 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 94 km
Jul 3, 2011 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 150 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 122 km
Jan 6, 2002 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 138 km
May 8, 1997 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 128 km
Apr 24, 2018 42 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 148 km
May 21, 2021 40 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 144 km
Mar 17, 2024 45 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 148 km
Jan 12, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.6 113 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 79 km
Oct 1, 2004 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 145 km
Sep 25, 1992 47 km WSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 239 km
2020 Eta Category 2 261 km
2020 Iota Category 2 164 km
2007 Felix Category 2 226 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 288 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 31 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 75 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 79 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 83 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 87 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 88 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 97 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 105 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 106 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 107 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 121 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 135 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 149 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 154 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 10.3 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in

San José de Cusmapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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