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Weather & Climate in Totogalpa, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Totogalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5628°N, 86.4925°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
260 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M6.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras | M6.0 | 131 km | 38 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.9 | 117 km | 218 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.7 | 143 km | 58 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | near the coast of Nicaragua | M5.6 | 147 km | 86 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras | M5.6 | 102 km | 226 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.5 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.4 | 143 km | 121 km |
| May 28, 1999 | 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 146 km | 86 km |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 133 km | 146 km |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua | M5.3 | 140 km | 82 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 13 km NW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 147 km | 203 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 | 240 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 3 | 127 mph | 141 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 2 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 4 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 285 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 | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 111 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 113 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 120 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 121 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 127 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 133 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 148 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 162 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in |
Totogalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").