Nueva Guinea
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Nueva Guinea month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Nueva Guinea are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 21°C), and June the wettest (about 321 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9 | 21.0 | 85 | 9.1 |
| February | 27.7 | 20.8 | 61 | 10.3 |
| March | 29.4 | 21.3 | 51 | 11.1 |
| April | 31.1 | 22.2 | 55 | 11.0 |
| May | 30.6 | 23.1 | 191 | 9.1 |
| June | 28.5 | 22.7 | 321 | 7.1 |
| July | 27.9 | 22.6 | 258 | 6.7 |
| August | 28.5 | 22.6 | 250 | 7.3 |
| September | 28.9 | 22.5 | 241 | 8.0 |
| October | 28.3 | 22.3 | 320 | 7.2 |
| November | 27.3 | 22.0 | 258 | 7.2 |
| December | 26.7 | 21.5 | 139 | 8.2 |
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- Documented history · 1950
In the first half of the twentieth century began colonizing the area with the first clearing of jungle, being from 1950 when it began to populate the area for extractive activities such as rubber and wood raicilla
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01 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Nueva Guinea
Daily movement and practical orientation
Nueva Guinea is a town and municipality situated in the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua with a population of 52,929. The county seat is located 292 km from the city of Managua.
Daily movement within the area depends on understanding durable geographic traits and transport limitations. Historically, the municipality lacked all-weather road connections, and the road connecting to populated regions of Nicaragua was only believed passable during the dry season. The town itself is divided about halfway through the mountains of the Cordillera de Yolaina, which shapes local transit corridors.
Static safety writing cannot account for changing road conditions, weather events, or localized daily risks. Because the provided source material lacks contemporary data concerning safety practices, policing, crime rates, or healthcare ratings, visitors must verify all current advisory details through official government channels and local sources. Readers should consult the live layer and updated transportation trackers for current daily guidance.
02 · OverviewNueva Guinea, in brief
Nueva Guinea Overview
Nueva Guinea is a town and municipality situated within the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. Positioned at coordinates 11.68758 latitude and -84.45616 longitude, the settlement records a population of 52,929 residents.
Established in the 1960s, the locality experienced major expansion in the early 1970s when the US Peace Corps facilitated the relocation of families from the Pacific region of Nicaragua to Nueva Guinea in exchange for agricultural assistance and free land. During an eruption of Cerro Negro in February 1971, disaster response operations directed U.S. Air Force C123K aircraft from Howard Air Force Base to fly numerous sorties between León and Nueva Guinea. Over a period of roughly three weeks, these missions transported an estimated 1,000 families, along with their livestock and pets, onto the sod airstrip. Ground operations were coordinated by two U.S.A.F. combat controllers who maintained radio communications, established a non-directional beacon navigation aid, and provided weather observations.
Geographically, the municipality is split approximately halfway through the Cordillera de Yolaina mountains. It shares borders to the north with Bullocks Wharf and El Rama, to the south with San Carlos, El Castillo, and Bluefields, to the east with El Rama and Bluefields, and to the west with El Almendro, Villa Sandino, and San Miguelito. The county seat lies 292 kilometers away from Managua, operating within the America/Managua timezone.
The territory features a tropical monsoon climate with an average annual rainfall of 2,245 millimeters. The underlying terrain consists of Tertiary basaltic volcanic deposits, featuring an upper layer of red clay varying between 50 and 60 feet in thickness, sitting above gravel layers with low to medium soil fertility.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nueva Guinea
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01 · Q&AWhere is Nueva Guinea located and what are its coordinates?
Nueva Guinea is situated in Nicaragua at geographic coordinates 11.6876, -84.4562, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Nueva Guinea?
Nueva Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 52,929 and observes the America/Managua time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Nueva Guinea?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Nueva Guinea include ES-NI, English, with NIO used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Nueva Guinea?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Nueva Guinea, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.