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Weather & Climate in San Sebastián de Yalí, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Sebastián de Yalí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Area | 196.4 sq mi (508.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3054°N, 86.1864°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
288 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 145 km | 218 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 130 km | 226 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 139 km | 168 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 145 km | 159 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 122 km | 121 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 116 km | 146 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 28 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 149 km | 88 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 143 km | 82 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 20 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 142 km | 70 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Julia | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 138 mph | 211 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 115 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 265 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 243 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 194 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 105 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 105 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 105 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 105 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 111 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 119 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 133 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 147 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 154 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in |
San Sebastián de Yalí has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.6").