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San Nicolás, Nicaragua

Estelí Department · Nicaragua

San Nicolás is a small town in Estelí Department, Nicaragua with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,248 ft (990 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

3,248 ft Elevation 990 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
52.8 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation3,248 ft (990 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,248 ft (990 m)
Coordinates12.9324°, -86.3481°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceEstelí Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation52.8 inches (1,341 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Nicolás

San Nicolás is a small town in Nicaragua (Estelí Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,248 feet (990 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

San Nicolás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,248 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above Nicaragua avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,248 ft (990 m)
Area324.3 sq mi (840.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates12.9324°N, 86.3481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

654 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 2, 2025.

Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 123 km
Jun 15, 2013 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.5 144 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 140 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 68 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 59 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 142 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 148 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 133 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 148 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 134 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 122 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 63 km
Sep 28, 1996 12 km SSE of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.7 140 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 109 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 118 km
May 8, 1997 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 119 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 118 km
Jan 12, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.6 127 km
Apr 28, 2004 45 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 146 km
Mar 12, 1994 42 km W of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 192 km
2020 Iota Category 3 151 km
2020 Eta Category 2 242 km
2016 Otto Category 3 276 km
2009 Ida Category 1 298 km
2007 Felix Category 4 226 km
2005 Beta Category 1 277 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 244 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 27 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 60 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 61 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 61 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 61 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 65 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 76 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 77 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 90 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 97 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 107 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 120 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 130 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 133 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 11.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in

San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in San Nicolás

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela
Centro Escolar Flor de Sacuanjoche
Instituto Público Carolina Camas Arauz
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Museums in San Nicolás

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura "Leonel Rugama"
Casa de cultura Noel Ortuño
Casa Natal Rubén Darío
Museo
Museo de Historia y Arqueología Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños

Libraries in San Nicolás

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Nicolás

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito El Sandino
Mercado de sebaco
Mercado San Pedro

Restaurants in San Nicolás

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cipres Cafe Restaurante
Estancia el turista
La Casa del Yogurt
Los Robles
Reserva Santa Rosa
Restaurante Sendero Aguas Frias
Swiss cheese - Pedro Arranz

Monuments in San Nicolás

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esculturas en Piedra El Jalacate

Dentists in San Nicolás

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dra. Ninoska Téllez López

Bus Stations in San Nicolás

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rancho Don Luis

Stadiums & Teams in San Nicolás

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Airports Near San Nicolás

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeroservicios ALA AirportSmall Airport
Boaco AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
El Coyol AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Las Chacaras AirportSmall Airport
Las Parcelas AirportSmall Airport
Leon (Fanor Urroz) AirportSmall Airport
Los Brasiles AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Nicolás

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asambleas de Dios
El Triunfo
Iglesia San José
Rios de Agua Viva

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 San Nicolás?

San Nicolás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches.

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