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Weather & Climate in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Cabezas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 155 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 155 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 6,593.0 sq mi (17,075.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0351°N, 83.3888°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 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2011 | 39 km SE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 40 km | 3 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 116 km | 36 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 45 km NNE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 46 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2024 | 59 km SSE of Iralaya, Honduras | M4.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 182 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 29 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 48 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 128 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 36 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 80 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 298 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 8.1 in |
Puerto Cabezas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.5") and March the driest (1.9").