Weather & Climate in Condega, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Condega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,834 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 153.1 sq mi (396.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3650°N, 86.3985°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
329 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 135 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 123 km | 218 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 136 km | 58 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 142 km | 96 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 142 km | 76 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 141 km | 86 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 108 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 122 km | 121 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 150 km | 159 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 130 km | 82 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 138 km | 86 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 28 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 148 km | 88 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 114 km | 146 km |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 20 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 141 km | 70 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 219 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 135 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 232 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 199 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 1 | — | 288 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 97 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 99 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 101 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 102 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 106 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 125 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 134 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 139 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 156 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in |
Condega has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.4").
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