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Weather & Climate in Muy Muy, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muy Muy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 163.5 sq mi (423.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.7622°N, 85.6292°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
376 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 11, 2014 | 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua | M6.6 | 128 km | 135 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua | M5.9 | 126 km | 108 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 85 km | 168 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 129 km | 87 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 120 km | 117 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 18 km SE of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 149 km | 193 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Jan 3, 2020 | 7 km W of Santa Teresa, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 134 km | 107 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 19 km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 115 km | 163 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 96 km | 28 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 115 km | 121 km |
| Jul 6, 2000 | 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 115 km | 159 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 28 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 144 km | 88 km |
| Jan 15, 2002 | 8 km SE of La Conquista, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 134 km | 121 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 121 km | 146 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 116 km | 11 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 | 113 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 184 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 114 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 222 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 198 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 198 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 109 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 97 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 104 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 106 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 119 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 120 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 133 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 136 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in |
Muy Muy has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (0.7").