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Weather & Climate in El Castillo de La Concepción, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Castillo de La Concepción has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 1,077.2 sq mi (2,790.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0189°N, 84.3970°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
313 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 5, 2012 | 11 km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica | M7.6 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Mar 25, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica | M7.3 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica | M6.6 | 90 km | 79 km |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Costa Rica | M6.5 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Mar 25, 1990 | 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica | M6.4 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Mar 16, 1991 | 15 km N of Nandayure, Costa Rica | M6.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | M6.3 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Mar 1, 1991 | 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 28 km | 197 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica | M6.1 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica | M6.0 | 128 km | 17 km |
| May 13, 2011 | 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica | M5.9 | 119 km | 73 km |
| Oct 9, 2010 | 3 km SSW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica | M5.8 | 91 km | 91 km |
| Sep 8, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica | M5.7 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 18 km SE of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 126 km | 193 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 22 km SE of La Cruz, Costa Rica | M5.5 | 118 km | 73 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 20 km ESE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 103 km | 154 km |
| Jun 30, 1990 | 8 km W of Santiago, Costa Rica | M5.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 2 km S of Fortuna, Costa Rica | M5.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 14 km NNW of La Cruz, Costa Rica | M5.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 299 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 2 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 208 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 142 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 98 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis 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 | — | 66 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 130 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 70 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 88 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 93 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 104 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 130 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 130 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 146 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
El Castillo de La Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.7") and March the driest (2.4").