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Weather & Climate in San José de Bocay, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Bocay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 523.0 sq mi (1,354.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5420°N, 85.5394°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 114 km | 24 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 2 km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 13 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1998 | 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 142 km | 250 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 9 km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 57 km | 36 km |
| Jun 14, 2005 | 19 km SSE of Ciudad Darío, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 123 km | 41 km |
| May 22, 1990 | 35 km E of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.3 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2002 | 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 123 km | 36 km |
| Apr 22, 2004 | 10 km NNE of Quilalí, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 51 km | 35 km |
| Apr 22, 2004 | 20 km NE of Murra, Nicaragua | M4.2 | 51 km | 35 km |
| Apr 5, 2006 | 15 km E of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 23 km NNE of Tipitapa, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 138 km | 45 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 15 km NNW of Muy Muy, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 9 km NE of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 150 km | 134 km |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 15 km NNW of Ciudad Darío, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 8 km S of Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 104 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 | 165 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 137 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 41 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 118 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 206 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 200 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 181 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 165 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 169 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 170 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 171 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 175 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 179 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 184 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in |
San José de Bocay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (1.2").