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Weather & Climate in Krukira, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Krukira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 6,593.0 sq mi (17,075.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1684°N, 83.3077°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2011 | 39 km SE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 49 km | 3 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 128 km | 36 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 45 km NNE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 29 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 59 km SSE of Iralaya, Honduras | M4.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 197 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 46 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 64 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 145 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 19 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 86 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 281 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 7.5 in |
Krukira has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and March the driest (1.7").