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Weather & Climate in Jalapa, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Area | 309.1 sq mi (800.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.9222°N, 86.1235°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1998 | 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 131 km | 250 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Jul 19, 1991 | 3 km ESE of Texíguat, Honduras | M4.4 | 99 km | 56 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 53 km | 36 km |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 14 km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1990 | 35 km E of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.3 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 10 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.3 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 11 km SW of Talanga, Honduras | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 12 km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 18 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 33 km | 35 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 4 km NNE of San José de Las Conchas, Honduras | M4.2 | 149 km | 35 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 | 237 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 197 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 103 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 142 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 281 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 161 mph | 225 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 276 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 166 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 166 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 170 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 170 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 173 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 188 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in |
Jalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.8").