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Weather & Climate in South End, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
South End has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1,363.9 sq mi (3,532.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1700°N, 83.0410°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Aug 13, 2000 | 18 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 36 km ESE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km ESE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2004 | 84 km SSW of San Andrés, Colombia | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2002 | 14 km S of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1990 | 24 km NE of Greytown, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2003 | 54 km WSW of San Andrés, Colombia | M4.4 | 98 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 2004 | 75 km SSW of San Andrés, Colombia | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2004 | 107 km SSW of San Andrés, Colombia | M4.2 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Aug 20, 2000 | 79 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M4.1 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2010 | 84 km SSE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2013 | 67 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M4.0 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Mar 6, 2003 | 52 km SSW of San Andrés, Colombia | M4.0 | 119 km | 41 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 48 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua | M3.9 | 47 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2006 | 40 km SSW of Bluefields, Nicaragua | M3.8 | 106 km | 35 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 | 38 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 150 mph | 159 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 155 mph | 159 km |
| 2016 | Otto | Category 3 | 115 mph | 130 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 56 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 238 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 95 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 52 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 35 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in |
South End has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (1.0").