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Weather & Climate in Kukra Hill, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kukra Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 2,108.1 sq mi (5,460.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2410°N, 83.7452°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 36 km ESE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km ESE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2002 | 14 km S of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1990 | 24 km NE of Greytown, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 20, 2000 | 79 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2010 | 84 km SSE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 48 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M3.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2006 | 40 km SSW of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M3.8 | 66 km | 35 km |
| Mar 25, 1999 | 18 km N of Santo Domingo, Nicaragua | M3.1 | 145 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 | 24 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 162 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 153 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 138 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 58 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 229 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 62 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 17 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 38 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 18.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in |
Kukra Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.7") and March the driest (1.7").