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Weather & Climate in San Ramón, Nicaragua

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Ramón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Area400.1 sq mi (1,036.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates12.9234°N, 85.8390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.12"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

370 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 143 km 135 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 82 km 13 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 122 km 10 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 135 km 108 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 102 km 10 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 95 km 168 km
Oct 1, 2004 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 128 km 87 km
Nov 6, 1997 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua M5.6 137 km 117 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 91 km 8 km
Nov 8, 1990 19 km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua M5.5 130 km 163 km
Jan 3, 2020 7 km W of Santa Teresa, Nicaragua M5.5 140 km 107 km
Jul 6, 2000 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 117 km 33 km
Jul 12, 2020 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua M5.4 115 km 159 km
Jun 22, 1990 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 112 km 28 km
Apr 12, 2001 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.4 107 km 121 km
Apr 11, 2014 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.3 113 km 11 km
Mar 24, 2019 28 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.3 136 km 88 km
Aug 3, 2022 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.3 109 km 146 km
Jan 15, 2002 8 km SE of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.3 143 km 121 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 130 km 12 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 142 km
2020 Eta Category 4 144 mph 193 km
2020 Iota Category 4 144 mph 111 km
2016 Otto Category 3 115 mph 247 km
2009 Ida Category 1 81 mph 243 km
2007 Felix Category 5 161 mph 193 km
2005 Beta Category 3 115 mph 222 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 86 mph 191 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 144 mph 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 67 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 70 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 93 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 94 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 104 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 104 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 105 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 107 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 110 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 113 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 114 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 123 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 129 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 133 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 10.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 7.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in

San Ramón has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and March the driest (0.8").

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