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Weather & Climate in San Lucas, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,589 ft (789 m) |
| Area | 189.4 sq mi (490.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4138°N, 86.6111°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
404 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 114 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 101 km | 218 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 122 km | 58 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 129 km | 96 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 137 km | 76 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 126 km | 86 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 86 km | 226 km |
| May 8, 1997 | 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 143 km | 59 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 126 km | 121 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador | M5.4 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1993 | 21 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 138 km | 74 km |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 36 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 147 km | 79 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 125 km | 86 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 120 km | 82 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 28 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 149 km | 88 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 241 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 156 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 215 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 289 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 235 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 | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 90 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 93 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 101 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 103 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 110 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 115 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 134 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 147 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in |
San Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (0.4").