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Weather & Climate in Wiwilí de Jinotega, Nicaragua
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wiwilí de Jinotega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 191.3 sq mi (495.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.6149°N, 85.8168°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 10, 2014 | 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M6.1 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Aug 6, 1999 | 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua | M5.1 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua | M4.9 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2014 | 2 km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M4.8 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2000 | 15 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M4.7 | 147 km | 162 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Nicaragua | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 18 km SSW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 20 km NE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 11 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1998 | 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua | M4.5 | 123 km | 250 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 21 km NE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua | M4.4 | 148 km | 3 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 | 190 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 4 | 144 mph | 165 km |
| 2020 | Iota | Category 4 | 144 mph | 67 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 161 mph | 132 km |
| 2005 | Beta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 236 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 150 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Cesar | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 4 | 144 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 154 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 156 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 156 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 158 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 163 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 164 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 175 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Wiwilí de Jinotega has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.9").