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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 Average73.5°F
36% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,834 ft (559 m)
Area153.1 sq mi (396.6 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates13.3650°N, 86.3985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

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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