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Weather & Climate in Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Guinea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 161 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 1,089.6 sq mi (2,822.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.6876°N, 84.4562°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 3, 2005 | 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | M6.3 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Mar 1, 1991 | 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 86 km | 197 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 18 km SE of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 114 km | 193 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 145 km | 117 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 20 km ESE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 114 km | 154 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 2 km S of Fortuna, Costa Rica | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 22 km SE of La Cruz, Costa Rica | M5.5 | 139 km | 73 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Jan 28, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 14 km NNW of La Cruz, Costa Rica | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 7 km N of Fortuna, Costa Rica | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 6 km ENE of Fortuna, Costa Rica | M5.3 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 12 km N of La Cruz, Costa Rica | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 15 km NW of Bijagua, Costa Rica | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 140 km | 197 km |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 8 km SSE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | M5.1 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 14 km NW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 17 km ESE of Bijagua, Costa Rica | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2021 | 8 km SE of San Jorge, Nicaragua | M5.0 | 143 km | 163 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 15 km NNW of La Cruz, Costa Rica | M5.0 | 143 km | 31 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 | 73 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 236 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 225 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 77 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 153 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 291 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 143 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 74 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 24 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Concepcion (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 128 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 129 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 139 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 167 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 177 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
Nueva Guinea has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and March the driest (1.7").