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Weather & Climate in Las Sabanas, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Sabanas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,108 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,108 ft (1,252 m) |
| Area | 92.7 sq mi (240.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3430°N, 86.6218°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
470 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 2, 2014 | 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M6.2 | 145 km | 60 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 111 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 99 km | 218 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 129 km | 76 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 123 km | 96 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 116 km | 58 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 120 km | 86 km |
| Jan 6, 2002 | 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 145 km | 59 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 83 km | 226 km |
| May 8, 1997 | 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 135 km | 59 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1993 | 21 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 132 km | 74 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 119 km | 121 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 36 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 149 km | 77 km |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 36 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 141 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 239 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 159 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 220 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 231 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 82 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 85 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 94 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 95 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 103 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 110 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 126 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 140 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in |
Las Sabanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (0.4").