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Weather & Climate in San Francisco del Norte, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco del Norte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 85.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet.
Temperature
85°F Jan (29°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 184.9 sq mi (478.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1992°N, 86.7710°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
722 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 3, 1996 | 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | M6.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador | M6.5 | 149 km | 71 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M6.2 | 123 km | 60 km |
| Jan 6, 2022 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M6.1 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1992 | 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua | M6.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 94 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 82 km | 218 km |
| May 16, 2019 | 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.9 | 129 km | 72 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 93 km | 58 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 108 km | 76 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 100 km | 96 km |
| Jul 3, 2011 | 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 134 km | 36 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 55 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 145 km | 41 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 67 km | 226 km |
| Apr 28, 2004 | 45 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 136 km | 62 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 40 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 128 km | 57 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 42 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 132 km | 47 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 179 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 81 mph | 234 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 | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 61 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 66 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 77 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 79 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 90 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 90 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 116 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 130 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San Francisco del Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in December to 85°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (0.2").