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Weather & Climate in Bonanza, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bonanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 786.7 sq mi (2,037.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0289°N, 84.5910°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 8, 2009 | 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 14 km | 24 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1990 | 35 km E of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.3 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 2004 | 20 km NE of Murra, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 27 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 40 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 38 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 165 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 37 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 161 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 235 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
Bonanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 106.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.1") and March the driest (2.7").