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Weather & Climate in San José de Cusmapa, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Cusmapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,226 ft (1,288 m) |
| Area | 184.9 sq mi (478.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2884°N, 86.6554°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
549 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 2, 2014 | 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M6.2 | 138 km | 60 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 107 km | 38 km |
| May 16, 2019 | 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.9 | 145 km | 72 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 95 km | 218 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 109 km | 58 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 116 km | 96 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2011 | 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 150 km | 36 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 122 km | 76 km |
| Jan 6, 2002 | 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 138 km | 59 km |
| May 8, 1997 | 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 128 km | 59 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 42 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 148 km | 47 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 40 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 144 km | 57 km |
| Mar 17, 2024 | 45 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 148 km | 48 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 113 km | 86 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 79 km | 226 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 145 km | 87 km |
| Sep 25, 1992 | 47 km WSW of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 148 km | 86 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 164 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 226 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 230 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 | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 75 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 79 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 87 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 88 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 97 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 105 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 121 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 135 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
San José de Cusmapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.2").