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Weather & Climate in Las Praderas, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Praderas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 216.7 sq mi (561.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3480°N, 85.9440°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 141 km | 168 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 137 km | 121 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 134 km | 146 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 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 3 km WNW of Managua, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 13 km NW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 134 km | 203 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 5 km W of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 8 km NNE of Telica, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 127 km | 169 km |
| Aug 20, 2017 | 9 km WNW of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 139 km | 163 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 | 178 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 185 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 90 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 295 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 162 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 240 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 222 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 182 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 121 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 125 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 125 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 127 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 130 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 135 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 143 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in |
Las Praderas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (0.7").