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San Rafael del Norte, Nicaragua
Full City Profile
5,458
Population
43/sq mi density
3,547 ft
Elevation
1,081 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
San Rafael del Norte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,547 ft (1,081 m) |
| Area | 128.0 sq mi (331.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2125°N, 86.1109°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 99 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 101 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 101 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 104 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 111 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 112 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 124 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 160 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in |
San Rafael del Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.8").