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Weather & Climate in Siuna, Nicaragua

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

Siuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area1,537.6 sq mi (3,982.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates13.7332°N, 84.7773°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.3"
138% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Jul 8, 2009 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.9 31 km 24 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 92 km 33 km
Mar 31, 2009 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua M4.4 142 km 36 km
May 22, 1990 35 km E of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.3 51 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2004 10 km NNE of Quilalí, Nicaragua M4.2 132 km 35 km
Apr 22, 2004 20 km NE of Murra, Nicaragua M4.2 119 km 35 km
Sep 3, 2002 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.2 38 km 36 km
May 13, 2019 15 km NNW of Muy Muy, Nicaragua M4.1 136 km 10 km
Mar 30, 2002 8 km S of Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua M4.0 120 km 33 km
Mar 25, 1999 18 km N of Santo Domingo, Nicaragua M3.1 148 km 33 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 160 km
2020 Eta Category 4 150 mph 52 km
2020 Iota Category 4 150 mph 9 km
2009 Ida Category 1 81 mph 158 km
2007 Felix Category 5 161 mph 75 km
2005 Beta Category 3 115 mph 148 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 150 mph 257 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 86 mph 171 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 144 mph 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 186 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
February 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 80°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 14.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 14.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in Coldest

Siuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (1.7").

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