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Estelí

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Estelí month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Estelí are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 18°C), and October the wettest (about 312 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.517.8510.9
February28.617.7711.3
March30.118.21311.6
April31.119.25311.5
May29.620.220910.1
June27.120.02439.4
July27.920.18911.0
August28.620.017710.7
September28.019.723210.0
October26.719.53129.0
November26.419.11449.8
December26.618.41810.5

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What is being reported around Estelí

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People and places shaping Estelí

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Research updated Monday, October 12, 2026
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Past and future events in Estelí

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1685

    The first settlement of what would become the City of Estelí occurred in Villa Vieja in 1685.

  2. Documented history · 1858

    The town is described in 1858 as "a little town in a small plain through which winds the river of the same name..." It is described as having a grist-mill and that "the country produces considerable wheat of medium quality." Estelí was described in 1920 as having 8,000 inhabitant

  3. Documented history · 1978

    Estelí was the scene of heavy fighting in the civil war against the Somoza government from 1978 to 1979.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Frank Pineda

    Wikidata records Estelí as this person's place of birth. Nicaraguan filmmaker.

  • Pedro X. Molina

    award-winning cartoonist

  • Ramón Otoniel Olivas

    Nicaraguan international footballer and national team manager

  • Widman Talavera

    footballer

  • Clara Isabel Alegría Vides

    poet

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Estelí, in brief

Estelí is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Estelí took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Estelí

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Estelí

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Estelí

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Estelí

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Estelí

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08 · Questions

Questions about Estelí

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Estelí

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Estelí located and what are its coordinates?

Estelí is situated in Nicaragua at geographic coordinates 13.0929, -86.3559, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Estelí?

Estelí has a recorded population of approximately 96,422 and observes the America/Managua time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Estelí?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Estelí include ES-NI, English, with NIO used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Estelí?

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