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Weather & Climate in El Tortuguero, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tortuguero 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 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 2,225.7 sq mi (5,764.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8225°N, 84.1963°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Aug 15, 2002 | 14 km S of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1990 | 35 km E of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 116 km | 36 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 8 km S of Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 101 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2006 | 40 km SSW of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M3.8 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Mar 25, 1999 | 18 km N of Santo Domingo, Nicaragua | M3.1 | 103 km | 33 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 | 52 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 109 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 98 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 204 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 65 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 166 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 43 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 58 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 105 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 17.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in |
El Tortuguero has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and March the driest (1.9").