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Weather & Climate in Rancho Grande, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rancho Grande 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 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Area | 523.0 sq mi (1,354.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2370°N, 85.5582°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 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 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 136 km | 168 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 149 km | 28 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 3 km WNW of Managua, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 13 km NW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 145 km | 203 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Nov 12, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Masaya, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 149 km | 140 km |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 131 km | 24 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 2 km ENE of Nindirí, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 148 km | 164 km |
| Apr 26, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 144 km | 178 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 2 km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 17 km NE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 18 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2000 | 15 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 139 km | 162 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 1996 | 2 km ENE of Managua, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 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 | 140 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 150 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 64 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 270 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 148 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 197 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 150 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 140 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 140 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 148 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 148 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 149 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 156 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 168 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in |
Rancho Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (1.0").