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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Area | 334.8 sq mi (867.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2644°N, 85.0824°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
287 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 | 111 km | 135 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | M6.3 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Nov 22, 1993 | 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua | M5.9 | 128 km | 108 km |
| Mar 7, 2005 | 7 km S of Tola, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 136 km | 85 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 18 km SE of Altagracia, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 102 km | 193 km |
| Nov 6, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 100 km | 117 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua | M5.6 | 99 km | 168 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 19 km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 103 km | 163 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 20 km ESE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 129 km | 154 km |
| Jan 3, 2020 | 7 km W of Santa Teresa, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 143 km | 107 km |
| Sep 10, 2000 | 24 km S of La Conquista, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 148 km | 83 km |
| Jul 2, 1991 | 14 km NNW of La Cruz, Costa Rica | M5.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 141 km | 159 km |
| Jul 6, 2000 | 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 12 km N of La Cruz, Costa Rica | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2002 | 8 km SE of La Conquista, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 133 km | 121 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 3 km WNW of Managua, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1995 | 8 km NNW of Belén, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 119 km | 135 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 | 42 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 191 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 150 mph | 160 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 153 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 176 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 238 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 151 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 96 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 31 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 100 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 136 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 137 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 159 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 169 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 176 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
Santo Domingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (1.1").