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Weather & Climate in Río Blanco, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Blanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 372.0 sq mi (963.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9344°N, 85.2235°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 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 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 125 km | 168 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 19 km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 149 km | 163 km |
| Jul 6, 2000 | 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 129 km | 28 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 3 km WNW of Managua, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Diriomo, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 130 km | 24 km |
| Nov 12, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Masaya, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 139 km | 140 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 2 km ENE of Nindirí, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 140 km | 164 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 2 km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 1996 | 2 km ENE of Managua, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Granada, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 19 km N of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 18 km SSW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 2001 | 4 km SW of Nindirí, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 147 km | 150 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 6 km SSW of Granada, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 143 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 | 91 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 139 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 85 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 229 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 176 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 167 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 155 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 132 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 107 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 144 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 147 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 150 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 154 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 161 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 166 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 167 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 179 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in |
Río Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and March the driest (1.3").