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Weather & Climate in La Dalia, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Dalia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 416.3 sq mi (1,078.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1365°N, 85.7374°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
197 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 120 km | 168 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Jul 6, 2000 | 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 131 km | 121 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 142 km | 159 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 132 km | 146 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 3 km WNW of Managua, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 13 km NW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 125 km | 203 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Jul 8, 2000 | 1 km SW of Niquinohomo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 141 km | 18 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 | 146 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 144 mph | 172 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 86 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 265 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 167 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 213 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 191 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 150 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 118 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 119 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 125 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 126 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 130 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 133 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 136 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 146 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
La Dalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.7").