Somotillo weather in July
In July, Somotillo sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 120 mm of rain across 14.6 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of July to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Somotillo's 7th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Somotillo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- 14.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 5:32 AM – 6:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.3
- out of 10
Somotillo is Town in Nicaragua, administrative center for Municipality of Somotillo.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical July day in Somotillo reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 1°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 25 |
| 2 | 34 | 25 |
| 3 | 34 | 25 |
| 4 | 34 | 25 |
| 5 | 34 | 25 |
| 6 | 34 | 25 |
| 7 | 34 | 25 |
| 8 | 34 | 25 |
| 9 | 34 | 25 |
| 10 | 34 | 25 |
| 11 | 34 | 25 |
| 12 | 35 | 25 |
| 13 | 35 | 25 |
| 14 | 35 | 25 |
| 15 | 35 | 25 |
| 16 | 35 | 25 |
| 17 | 35 | 25 |
| 18 | 35 | 25 |
| 19 | 35 | 25 |
| 20 | 35 | 25 |
| 21 | 35 | 25 |
| 22 | 35 | 25 |
| 23 | 35 | 25 |
| 24 | 35 | 25 |
| 25 | 35 | 25 |
| 26 | 35 | 25 |
| 27 | 35 | 25 |
| 28 | 35 | 25 |
| 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 30 | 35 | 25 |
| 31 | 35 | 25 |
How July really feels in Somotillo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July 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 July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Somotillo weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 23° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.3 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 36° / 24° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.6 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 37° / 24° | 5 | 0.9 | 11.9 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 38° / 26° | 35 | 6.6 | 12.3 | 1.2 |
| May | 35° / 25° | 251 | 20.8 | 12.6 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 33° / 24° | 251 | 21.8 | 12.8 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 35° / 25° | 120 | 14.6 | 12.7 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 35° / 25° | 201 | 20.1 | 12.4 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 33° / 24° | 319 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 2.2 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 342 | 24 | 11.7 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 33° / 23° | 66 | 8.4 | 11.4 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 34° / 23° | 4 | 1.3 | 11.2 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 17% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 33 | 67 |
| 11 | 34 | 66 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 36 | 64 |
| 15 | 36 | 64 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 38 | 62 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 39 | 61 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Somotillo gets around 120 mm of rain over 14.6 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 47% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 55 |
| 3 | 54 |
| 4 | 53 |
| 5 | 52 |
| 6 | 51 |
| 7 | 51 |
| 8 | 50 |
| 9 | 49 |
| 10 | 48 |
| 11 | 47 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 16 | 44 |
| 17 | 43 |
| 18 | 43 |
| 19 | 43 |
| 20 | 43 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 43 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 45 |
| 25 | 45 |
| 26 | 46 |
| 27 | 46 |
| 28 | 47 |
| 29 | 48 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 49 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 57% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Oppressive (%) | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 |
| Miserable (%) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 21 | 62 | 15 |
| 2 | 2 | 21 | 62 | 15 |
| 3 | 3 | 22 | 61 | 14 |
| 4 | 3 | 23 | 61 | 13 |
| 5 | 3 | 24 | 61 | 12 |
| 6 | 3 | 25 | 60 | 12 |
| 7 | 3 | 26 | 60 | 11 |
| 8 | 3 | 27 | 60 | 10 |
| 9 | 3 | 28 | 60 | 9 |
| 10 | 3 | 29 | 59 | 9 |
| 11 | 3 | 29 | 60 | 8 |
| 12 | 3 | 30 | 59 | 8 |
| 13 | 3 | 31 | 59 | 7 |
| 14 | 3 | 32 | 58 | 7 |
| 15 | 3 | 33 | 57 | 7 |
| 16 | 3 | 34 | 57 | 6 |
| 17 | 3 | 34 | 57 | 6 |
| 18 | 3 | 35 | 56 | 6 |
| 19 | 3 | 35 | 56 | 6 |
| 20 | 3 | 36 | 55 | 6 |
| 21 | 4 | 35 | 54 | 7 |
| 22 | 4 | 35 | 54 | 7 |
| 23 | 4 | 35 | 54 | 7 |
| 24 | 4 | 35 | 53 | 8 |
| 25 | 4 | 35 | 53 | 8 |
| 26 | 5 | 34 | 52 | 9 |
| 27 | 5 | 34 | 52 | 9 |
| 28 | 5 | 33 | 52 | 10 |
| 29 | 5 | 32 | 52 | 11 |
| 30 | 5 | 32 | 52 | 11 |
| 31 | 4 | 31 | 53 | 12 |
Wind in July
Winds average 7 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of July to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:28 AM to 5:36 AM, and sunset from 6:14 PM to 6:11 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:28 | 6:14 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:28 | 6:14 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:14 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:14 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:29 | 6:14 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:29 | 6:14 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:30 | 6:14 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:30 | 6:14 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 5:30 | 6:14 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 5:31 | 6:14 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 5:31 | 6:14 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 5:31 | 6:14 |
| 13 | 12.7 | 5:31 | 6:14 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:14 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:14 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 5:32 | 6:14 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:14 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:14 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:33 | 6:14 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:14 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 5:34 | 6:13 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:34 | 6:13 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:13 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:13 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:13 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 5:35 | 6:12 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 5:36 | 6:12 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:36 | 6:12 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 5:36 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.86 kWh/m² to a high of 6.65 kWh/m² in March across the year — July's 6.05 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Somotillo
In July, Somotillo sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Somotillo sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Somotillo's monsoon runs May–June, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Somotillo?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Somotillo.
What to pack for Somotillo in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Somotillo sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Somotillo in July
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 52 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°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) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Somotillo in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Somotillo 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 | 12 | 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 | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Somotillo in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Somotillo is worst in April — around 35 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.2× the cleanest month (January, 11 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) | 11 | 13 | 19 | 35 | 33 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 19 | Moderate |
| Apr | 35 | Moderate |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 24 | Moderate |
| Jul | 26 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Somotillo?
Somotillo sits at 13.0°N, 86.9°W, 50 m above sea level, in Nicaragua. The nearest listed city is Ciudad Choluteca, 42 km away.
Topography around Somotillo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Somotillo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Somotillo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 69 m around an average of 49 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 468 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,753 m.
The land around Somotillo is covered by grassland (47%) and trees (33%) within 3 km, grassland (48%) and trees (42%) within 16 km, and trees (41%) and grassland (32%) 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 Somotillo (13.0439°, -86.9051°, elevation 50 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).