Ocotal weather in November
In November, Ocotal sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 47 mm of rain across 9 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in November, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of November to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Ocotal's 6th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ocotal's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- 9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 5:50 AM – 5:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.35 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Ocotal is Urban area of the Ocotal Municipality, Nicaragua..
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical November day in Ocotal reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C cooler than October and on par with December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 19 |
| 2 | 27 | 19 |
| 3 | 27 | 19 |
| 4 | 27 | 19 |
| 5 | 27 | 19 |
| 6 | 27 | 18 |
| 7 | 27 | 18 |
| 8 | 27 | 18 |
| 9 | 27 | 18 |
| 10 | 27 | 18 |
| 11 | 27 | 18 |
| 12 | 27 | 18 |
| 13 | 27 | 18 |
| 14 | 27 | 18 |
| 15 | 27 | 18 |
| 16 | 27 | 18 |
| 17 | 27 | 18 |
| 18 | 27 | 18 |
| 19 | 27 | 18 |
| 20 | 27 | 18 |
| 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 22 | 27 | 18 |
| 23 | 27 | 18 |
| 24 | 27 | 18 |
| 25 | 27 | 18 |
| 26 | 27 | 18 |
| 27 | 27 | 18 |
| 28 | 27 | 18 |
| 29 | 27 | 18 |
| 30 | 27 | 18 |
How November really feels in Ocotal
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Ocotal weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 10th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 17° | 9 | 3.2 | 11.3 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 28° / 17° | 5 | 1.3 | 11.5 | 7.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 18° | 8 | 2.1 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 32° / 20° | 27 | 4.7 | 12.3 | 4.6 |
| May | 31° / 21° | 169 | 16.8 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 20° | 171 | 21.6 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 28° / 20° | 89 | 17.7 | 12.7 | 4.8 |
| Aug | 29° / 20° | 116 | 19 | 12.5 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 29° / 20° | 170 | 21.9 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 28° / 19° | 193 | 20.9 | 11.7 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 27° / 18° | 47 | 9 | 11.4 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 27° / 17° | 13 | 4 | 11.2 | 7.5 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 64 |
| 2 | 36 | 64 |
| 3 | 37 | 63 |
| 4 | 37 | 63 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 43 | 57 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 46 | 54 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Ocotal gets around 47 mm of rain over 9 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 30% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 |
| 2 | 46 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 43 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 40 |
| 7 | 38 |
| 8 | 36 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 33 |
| 11 | 31 |
| 12 | 30 |
| 13 | 29 |
| 14 | 28 |
| 15 | 27 |
| 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 25 |
| 20 | 25 |
| 21 | 25 |
| 22 | 24 |
| 23 | 24 |
| 24 | 23 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 26 | 21 |
| 27 | 20 |
| 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 19 |
| 30 | 18 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the humid band about 45% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 43% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 |
| Muggy (%) | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 64 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 62 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 61 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 59 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 58 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 57 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 55 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 53 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 9 | 40 | 51 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 41 | 49 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 11 | 41 | 47 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 46 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 12 | 43 | 44 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 13 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 14 | 44 | 41 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 14 | 45 | 40 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 14 | 45 | 39 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 14 | 46 | 38 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 14 | 47 | 38 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 14 | 48 | 37 | 0 |
| 21 | 2 | 14 | 48 | 36 | 0 |
| 22 | 2 | 14 | 50 | 35 | 0 |
| 23 | 2 | 14 | 50 | 34 | 0 |
| 24 | 2 | 13 | 52 | 33 | 0 |
| 25 | 2 | 13 | 53 | 32 | 0 |
| 26 | 2 | 13 | 54 | 31 | 0 |
| 27 | 2 | 13 | 56 | 29 | 0 |
| 28 | 2 | 13 | 57 | 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 2 | 13 | 58 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 13 | 60 | 26 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 9 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 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 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of November to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:44 AM to 5:58 AM, and sunset from 5:15 PM to 5:13 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 5:44 | 5:15 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 5:45 | 5:14 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 5:45 | 5:14 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 5:45 | 5:14 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 5:46 | 5:13 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 5:46 | 5:13 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 5:47 | 5:13 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 5:47 | 5:13 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 5:47 | 5:13 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 5:48 | 5:12 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 5:48 | 5:12 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 5:49 | 5:12 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 5:49 | 5:12 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 5:49 | 5:12 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 5:50 | 5:12 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 5:50 | 5:12 |
| 17 | 11.3 | 5:51 | 5:12 |
| 18 | 11.3 | 5:51 | 5:12 |
| 19 | 11.3 | 5:52 | 5:12 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 5:52 | 5:12 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 5:53 | 5:12 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 5:53 | 5:12 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 5:54 | 5:12 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 5:54 | 5:12 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 5:55 | 5:12 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 5:55 | 5:12 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 5:56 | 5:13 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 5:56 | 5:13 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 5:57 | 5:13 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 5:58 | 5:13 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.35 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.27 kWh/m² to a high of 6.36 kWh/m² in April across the year — November's 4.35 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ocotal
None of Ocotal's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ocotal's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Ocotal?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Ocotal for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ocotal in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Ocotal sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 18°C. Worth packing: light clothes and rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Ocotal in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ocotal peaks around March 24 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 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 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 | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Ocotal in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ocotal is worst in April — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.9× the cleanest month (December, 5 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) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 24 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Ocotal?
Ocotal sits at 13.6°N, 86.5°W, 600 m above sea level, in Nicaragua. The nearest listed city is Somoto, 20 km away.
Topography around Ocotal
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ocotal.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ocotal has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 500 m around an average of 627 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,571 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,039 m.
The land around Ocotal is covered by grassland (38%) and trees (34%) within 3 km, trees (57%) and grassland (32%) within 16 km, and trees (61%) and grassland (34%) 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 Ocotal (13.6322°, -86.474°, elevation 600 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. 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).