San Isidro, Nicaragua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Isidro
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Municipality
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 San Isidro
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Matagalpa |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 109 sq mi (283 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 17,412 |
| • Density | 159.35/sq mi (61.53/km2) |
| • Urban | 8,015 |
| Climate | Aw |
San Isidro is a small town and a municipality in Nicaragua. It is located in the Matagalpa department. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a borough.
San Isidro is known for its warm climate. It is a place where many people live and work. The town is part of the larger Matagalpa region in Nicaragua.
Climate and Weather in San Isidro
San Isidro has a tropical savanna climate. This means it is generally hot all year round. It also has distinct wet and dry seasons.
Temperature and Rainfall
The temperatures in San Isidro are usually warm. The hottest months are typically April and May. During these months, the average high temperature can reach over 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit).
The cooler months are usually July and August. Even then, the temperatures remain warm. The average low temperature rarely drops below 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit).
San Isidro experiences a rainy season and a dry season. Most of the rain falls between May and October. September is often the wettest month. The dry season runs from November to April. During these months, there is very little rain.
The table below shows more details about the weather in San Isidro:
| Climate data for San Isidro, Nicaragua | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.2 (86.4) |
31.1 (88.0) |
32.6 (90.7) |
33.5 (92.3) |
32.7 (90.9) |
30.8 (87.4) |
28.6 (83.5) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.7 (87.3) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.0 (86.0) |
31.0 (87.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.6 (76.3) |
24.9 (76.8) |
28.1 (82.6) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.7 (78.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.1 (66.4) |
18.6 (65.5) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.4 (66.9) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.3 (68.5) |
19.9 (67.8) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.0 (68.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 2 (0.1) |
1 (0.0) |
5 (0.2) |
22 (0.9) |
125 (4.9) |
160 (6.3) |
71 (2.8) |
102 (4.0) |
176 (6.9) |
150 (5.9) |
42 (1.7) |
6 (0.2) |
863 (34.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 79 |
| Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (temperatures 1961–1987, precipitation 1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: San Isidro (Nicaragua) for kids
