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Weather & Climate in Karawala, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karawala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2,108.1 sq mi (5,460.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9307°N, 83.5772°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Aug 13, 2000 | 18 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 36 km ESE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2002 | 14 km S of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2011 | 39 km SE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 138 km | 36 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 48 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M3.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2006 | 40 km SSW of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M3.8 | 145 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 | 59 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 85 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 75 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 216 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 4 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 154 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 9 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 89 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 115 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 17.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in |
Karawala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and March the driest (1.7").