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San Sebastián de Yalí, Nicaragua

Jinotega Department · Nicaragua

San Sebastián de Yalí is a small town in Jinotega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 4,514. Elevation: 2,805 ft (855 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,514 Population 23/sq mi density
2,805 ft Elevation 855 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About San Sebastián de Yalí

San Sebastián de Yalí is a municipality in the Jinotega department of Nicaragua.

People

Population4,514
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation2,805 ft (855 m)
Population4,514
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation2,805 ft (855 m)
Coordinates13.3054°, -86.1864°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceJinotega Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,293 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Sebastián de Yalí

San Sebastián de Yalí is a small town in Nicaragua (Jinotega Department) with a population of 4,514. The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet (855 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

San Sebastián de Yalí 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Nicaragua avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,805 ft (855 m)
Area196.4 sq mi (508.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates13.3054°N, 86.1864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 103 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 99 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 145 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 108 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 130 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 139 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 102 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 150 km
Jul 12, 2020 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua M5.4 145 km
Apr 12, 2001 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.4 122 km
Apr 11, 2014 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.3 136 km
Aug 3, 2022 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.3 116 km
Mar 24, 2019 28 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.3 149 km
Feb 24, 2024 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua M5.3 143 km
Aug 5, 1999 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 86 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 96 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 108 km
Aug 5, 1999 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.2 128 km
Aug 2, 2002 20 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.2 142 km
Aug 6, 1999 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 93 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 1 196 km
2020 Eta Category 4 211 km
2020 Iota Category 4 115 km
2009 Ida Category 1 284 km
2007 Felix Category 4 185 km
2005 Beta Category 2 265 km
1998 Mitch Category 1 293 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 243 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 28 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 104 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 105 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 105 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 105 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 105 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 111 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 119 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 122 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 133 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 147 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 154 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 156 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 156 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
August 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in
October 69°F (21°C) 8.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in

San Sebastián de Yalí has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near San Sebastián de Yalí

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo Beso 94.5 FM bachata, baladas MP3 320 kbps

Museums in San Sebastián de Yalí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura "Leonel Rugama"
Casa Museo Blanca Aráuz
Museo Comunitario de Palacagüina
Museo de Historia y Arqueología Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños
Museo del Café
Museo Municipal
Museo Santuario El Tepeyac

Libraries in San Sebastián de Yalí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in San Sebastián de Yalí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito
Mercadito El Sandino
Mercado Municipal de Jinotega
Mercado Municipal de San Rafael del Norte
Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián de Yalí

Dentists in San Sebastián de Yalí

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica dental Rojas

Bus Stations in San Sebastián de Yalí

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus station

Gas Stations in San Sebastián de Yalí

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NI #3758372886

Banks in San Sebastián de Yalí

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fundenuse

Stadiums & Teams in San Sebastián de Yalí

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Airports Near San Sebastián de Yalí

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Sebastián de Yalí

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church
Iglesia Católica Ocotillo
Parroquia Mártir San Sebastián

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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Frequently Asked Questions About San Sebastián de Yalí

What is the population of San Sebastián de Yalí?

San Sebastián de Yalí has a population of 4,514 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 196.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Sebastián de Yalí?

San Sebastián de Yalí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.

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