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Weather & Climate in Rama, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 147 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2,225.7 sq mi (5,764.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1597°N, 84.2195°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 1, 1991 | 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica | M6.2 | 143 km | 197 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 18 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2012 | 6 km ENE of San Carlos, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1997 | 9 km SW of Los Chiles, Costa Rica | M4.6 | 146 km | 155 km |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 19 km SW of Morrito, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2002 | 14 km S of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1990 | 24 km NE of Greytown, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 16 km ESE of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 33 km NE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 20 km WSW of Greytown, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 31 km ENE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 21 km SW of Morrito, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 8 km S of Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 25 km E of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2012 | 7 km ENE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1996 | 20 km E of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2004 | 22 km E of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M3.9 | 143 km | 44 km |
| May 6, 2006 | 40 km SSW of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M3.8 | 68 km | 35 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | Nicaragua | M3.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2002 | 24 km ENE of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M3.6 | 138 km | 33 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 | 36 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 183 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 171 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 130 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 99 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 239 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 85 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 16 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 35 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 168 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 187 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 15.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest |
Rama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.8") and March the driest (1.9").