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Weather & Climate in Mulukukú, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mulukukú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 372.0 sq mi (963.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1761°N, 84.9552°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 8, 2009 | 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 92 km | 24 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2005 | 19 km SSE of Ciudad Darío, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 123 km | 36 km |
| May 22, 1990 | 35 km E of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.3 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 92 km | 36 km |
| Apr 22, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Apr 22, 2004 | 20 km NE of Murra, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jul 9, 2000 | 20 km ENE of Tisma, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 15 km NNW of Muy Muy, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 23 km NNE of Tipitapa, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 146 km | 45 km |
| Apr 5, 2006 | 15 km E of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Ciudad Darío, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 20 km SSW of Teustepe, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 8 km S of Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 24 km S of Teustepe, Nicaragua | M3.9 | 143 km | 300 km |
| Jan 7, 1997 | 20 km SW of Teustepe, Nicaragua | M3.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1999 | 18 km N of Santo Domingo, Nicaragua | M3.1 | 84 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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 | 101 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 99 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 64 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 249 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 136 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 132 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 127 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 131 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 183 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 189 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 191 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in |
Mulukukú has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.4") and March the driest (1.4").