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Weather & Climate in Jinotega, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinotega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,304 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,304 ft (1,007 m) |
| Area | 416.3 sq mi (1,078.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0910°N, 86.0023°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
353 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 149 km | 76 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 135 km | 87 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 113 km | 168 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 19 km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 149 km | 163 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2000 | 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 109 km | 121 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 126 km | 159 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 133 km | 28 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 28 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 139 km | 88 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 149 km | 82 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 108 km | 146 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 13 km NW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 105 km | 203 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 147 km | 17 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 166 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 200 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 110 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 272 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 163 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 94 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 100 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 100 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 101 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 106 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 113 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 117 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in |
Jinotega has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 69°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.5").