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Weather & Climate in Larreynaga, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Larreynaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 308.4 sq mi (798.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6761°N, 86.5712°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,257 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Sep 2, 1992 | 83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua | M7.7 | 133 km | 45 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua | M6.8 | 142 km | 53 km |
| Mar 3, 1996 | 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | M6.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua | M6.6 | 138 km | 135 km |
| Mar 3, 1996 | 39 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | M6.6 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 55 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | M6.6 | 132 km | 27 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua | M6.5 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Mar 2, 2004 | 33 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua | M6.2 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M6.2 | 122 km | 60 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 37 km | 13 km |
| Jan 6, 2022 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M6.1 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 128 km | 38 km |
| Sep 5, 1992 | 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua | M6.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.9 | 120 km | 61 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua | M5.9 | 114 km | 108 km |
| May 16, 2019 | 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.9 | 135 km | 72 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 122 km | 218 km |
| Jul 2, 2005 | 34 km W of Tola, Nicaragua | M5.8 | 145 km | 41 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 91 km | 96 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 187 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 2 | 109 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 187 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Negro, Cerro (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 24 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 24 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 28 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 30 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 47 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 54 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 68 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 89 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 113 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Larreynaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (0.1").