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Weather & Climate in Cuapa, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cuapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 647.9 sq mi (1,678.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2688°N, 85.3821°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
459 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Apr 3, 1990 | 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua | M6.8 | 137 km | 53 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua | M6.6 | 88 km | 135 km |
| Jul 2, 2005 | 32 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua | M6.6 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | M6.3 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua | M5.9 | 101 km | 108 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.9 | 135 km | 61 km |
| Jul 2, 2005 | 34 km W of Tola, Nicaragua | M5.8 | 135 km | 41 km |
| Mar 15, 2005 | 21 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua | M5.8 | 137 km | 30 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 12 km SSE of Masachapa, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.7 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 78 km | 117 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 67 km | 168 km |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 15 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 145 km | 46 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 128 km | 87 km |
| Jun 29, 1994 | 29 km W of Tola, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 127 km | 49 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 18 km SE of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 93 km | 193 km |
| Mar 7, 2005 | 7 km S of Tola, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 117 km | 85 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 125 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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 | 74 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 207 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 160 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 161 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 206 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 243 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 182 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 129 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 51 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 85 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 103 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 104 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 127 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 144 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 146 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Cuapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (0.8").