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Weather & Climate in Pueblo Nuevo, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pueblo Nuevo 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 2,008 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 | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 92.7 sq mi (240.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3798°N, 86.4808°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
362 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 127 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 114 km | 218 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 137 km | 96 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 130 km | 58 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 139 km | 76 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 99 km | 226 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 135 km | 86 km |
| May 8, 1997 | 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 147 km | 59 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Mar 6, 1993 | 21 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 147 km | 74 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 123 km | 121 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 125 km | 82 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 113 km | 146 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 28 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 147 km | 88 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 133 km | 86 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 141 km | 11 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 | 227 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 143 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 205 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 222 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 94 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 94 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 100 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 101 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 107 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 126 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 127 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 141 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 171 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 |
Pueblo Nuevo 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").