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Weather & Climate in Prinzapolka, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prinzapolka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 6,593.0 sq mi (17,075.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4066°N, 83.5650°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 121 km | 24 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2011 | 39 km SE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 106 km | 36 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 45 km NNE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 118 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 59 km SSE of Iralaya, Honduras | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 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 | 112 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 43 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 23 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 268 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 57 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 103 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 45 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 139 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 168 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in |
Prinzapolka has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (1.4").