Granada weather in October
In October, Granada sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 221 mm of rain across 25.3 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Granada's 10th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Granada's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 221 mm
- 25.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:37 AM – 5:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Granada is colonial city in Nicaragua..
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical October day in Granada reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 |
| 3 | 30 | 23 |
| 4 | 30 | 23 |
| 5 | 30 | 23 |
| 6 | 30 | 23 |
| 7 | 29 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
| 11 | 29 | 23 |
| 12 | 29 | 23 |
| 13 | 29 | 23 |
| 14 | 29 | 23 |
| 15 | 29 | 23 |
| 16 | 29 | 23 |
| 17 | 29 | 23 |
| 18 | 29 | 23 |
| 19 | 29 | 23 |
| 20 | 29 | 23 |
| 21 | 29 | 23 |
| 22 | 29 | 23 |
| 23 | 29 | 23 |
| 24 | 29 | 23 |
| 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 26 | 29 | 23 |
| 27 | 29 | 23 |
| 28 | 29 | 23 |
| 29 | 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 29 | 23 |
| 31 | 29 | 23 |
How October really feels in Granada
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Granada weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.4 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 2 | 0.7 | 11.6 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 31° / 23° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 32° / 24° | 20 | 4.3 | 12.3 | 4.4 |
| May | 32° / 24° | 175 | 18.6 | 12.5 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 30° / 24° | 192 | 24.6 | 12.7 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 115 | 20.8 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 140 | 22.4 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 30° / 23° | 196 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 221 | 25.3 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 29° / 23° | 68 | 10.9 | 11.5 | 5.1 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 9 | 2.4 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 76%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 18 | 82 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 18 | 82 |
| 6 | 18 | 82 |
| 7 | 18 | 82 |
| 8 | 19 | 81 |
| 9 | 19 | 81 |
| 10 | 19 | 81 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 19 | 81 |
| 14 | 19 | 81 |
| 15 | 20 | 80 |
| 16 | 21 | 79 |
| 17 | 21 | 79 |
| 18 | 23 | 77 |
| 19 | 23 | 77 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 27 | 73 |
| 23 | 28 | 72 |
| 24 | 29 | 71 |
| 25 | 30 | 70 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 33 | 67 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Granada gets around 221 mm of rain over 25.3 wet days in October, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 81% and peaks near 91% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 62 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 |
| 2 | 90 |
| 3 | 90 |
| 4 | 89 |
| 5 | 89 |
| 6 | 89 |
| 7 | 88 |
| 8 | 88 |
| 9 | 87 |
| 10 | 87 |
| 11 | 87 |
| 12 | 86 |
| 13 | 86 |
| 14 | 86 |
| 15 | 85 |
| 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 84 |
| 18 | 83 |
| 19 | 82 |
| 20 | 81 |
| 21 | 80 |
| 22 | 78 |
| 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 74 |
| 26 | 73 |
| 27 | 71 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 67 |
| 30 | 65 |
| 31 | 62 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 95% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Oppressive (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 87 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 2 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 3 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 24 | 0 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 26 | 0 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 27 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 28 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 29 | 0 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 30 | 0 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 31 | 1 | 10 | 87 | 2 |
Wind in October
Winds average 8 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:36 AM to 5:40 AM, and sunset from 5:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:36 | 5:30 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:36 | 5:29 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 5:36 | 5:28 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 5:36 | 5:28 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 5:36 | 5:27 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:36 | 5:26 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:36 | 5:26 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:36 | 5:25 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:36 | 5:25 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 5:36 | 5:24 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 5:36 | 5:23 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 5:37 | 5:23 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 5:37 | 5:22 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 5:37 | 5:22 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 5:37 | 5:21 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:37 | 5:21 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 5:37 | 5:20 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 5:37 | 5:20 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 5:37 | 5:19 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 5:38 | 5:19 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 5:38 | 5:18 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 5:38 | 5:18 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 5:38 | 5:17 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 5:38 | 5:17 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 5:39 | 5:17 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 5:39 | 5:16 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 5:39 | 5:16 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 5:39 | 5:16 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 5:39 | 5:15 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 5:40 | 5:15 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 5:40 | 5:15 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.83 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.83 kWh/m² to a high of 6.7 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 4.83 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Granada
In October, Granada sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Granada sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Granada's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Granada?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Granada.
What to pack for Granada in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Granada sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 25 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Granada in October
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 57 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Granada in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Granada peaks around March 22 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Granada in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Granada is worst in July — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.5× the cleanest month (January, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Granada?
Granada sits at 11.9°N, 86.0°W, 62 m above sea level, in Nicaragua. The nearest listed city is Masaya, 16 km away.
Topography around Granada
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Granada.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Granada has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 118 m around an average of 59 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,305 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,591 m.
The land around Granada is covered by grassland (29%), trees (23%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, trees (42%) and water (38%) within 16 km, and water (38%), trees (35%) and grassland (23%) within 80 km.
Nicaragua travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,173
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 11.3
- per 100k, 2021
- Road deaths
- 16.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 512
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Granada (11.9306°, -85.9537°, elevation 62 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).