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Weather & Climate in Palacagüina, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palacagüina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 153.1 sq mi (396.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4557°N, 86.4062°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
285 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 137 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 124 km | 218 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 141 km | 58 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 148 km | 96 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 146 km | 86 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 108 km | 226 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 132 km | 121 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 123 km | 146 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 150 km | 11 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 144 km | 86 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 137 km | 82 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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 | 225 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 133 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 231 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 1 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 222 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 106 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 106 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 110 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 111 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 116 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 135 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 137 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 149 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in |
Palacagüina has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.4").