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Weather & Climate in Mozonte, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mozonte 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 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6603°N, 86.4384°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.
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 140 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 126 km | 218 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 112 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 145 km | 146 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 8 km NNE of Telica, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 127 km | 169 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 5 km W of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 123 km | 185 km |
| Aug 20, 2017 | 9 km WNW of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 146 km | 163 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 | 242 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 134 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 232 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 150 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 286 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 123 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 125 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 132 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 132 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 138 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 144 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 158 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 172 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in |
Mozonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").