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Weather & Climate in Somoto, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Somoto 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 2,241 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 | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Area | 189.4 sq mi (490.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4841°N, 86.5823°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
335 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 119 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 106 km | 218 km |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 145 km | 76 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 130 km | 58 km |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 137 km | 96 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 91 km | 226 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 133 km | 86 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1993 | 21 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 146 km | 74 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 134 km | 121 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 123 km | 146 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 133 km | 86 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 128 km | 82 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 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 | 243 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 2 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 1 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 290 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 138 mph | 238 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 | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 98 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 102 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 110 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 111 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 118 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 121 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 141 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 154 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 173 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 186 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 |
Somoto 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").