INETER: Hot weather to dominate this week in Nicaragua
The heat will continue to rise in Nicaragua, and March could become the hottest month of the year, with maximum temperatures of up to 38°C, according to the Nicaraguan Institute of Territorial Studies
TL;DR
- Temperatures in Nicaragua are expected to reach 36-38°C this week, with drier conditions prevailing.
- The Northern and Central regions will experience slightly milder temperatures (28-32°C).
- March and April are predicted to be the hottest months of the year, with maximum temperatures potentially reaching 37-38°C in the West.
- Rain is not expected until May, and its arrival is subject to regional climate uncertainties.
- Nicaragua is entering a neutral climate phase, with no El Niño or La Niña conditions projected until June or July.
- Atmospheric high pressures are inhibiting cooler temperatures and limiting rainfall, though a low-pressure system is observed south of Nicaragua.