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Weather & Climate in Macuelizo, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macuelizo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,277 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,277 ft (694 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6533°N, 86.6130°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
269 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 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 123 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 109 km | 218 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 143 km | 58 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 145 km | 86 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 94 km | 226 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 146 km | 86 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 142 km | 146 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 142 km | 82 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 5 km W of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 8 km NNE of Telica, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 121 km | 169 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 | 256 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 153 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 203 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 150 mph | 268 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 254 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 | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 114 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 119 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 128 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 128 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 129 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 137 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 160 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 173 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in |
Macuelizo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.3").