2 of 17 crop regions in Nicaragua are at their worst on record for this point in the season. Its highest in any previous year was 11, on a recent average of 0.92.
Vegetation, cumulativethe harvest measure2of 17
Vegetation, current9of 17
Water satisfaction10of 17
Rainfall, 3-month3of 17
Temperature11of 17
What moved, and when
Each square is one dekad, and its shade shows how many of this country’s crop regions stood at their own worst on record for that point in the season. Rows are ordered by how much time each instrument summarises, shortest first, because a shorter window can move sooner. That order is fixed and is the same on every country page.
Vegetation, currentthis dekad
Soil moisturethis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Temperaturethis dekad
Rainfall, 3-monththe past 3 months
Vegetation, cumulativethe season so far, from sowingalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Water satisfactionthe season so far, as a water balance
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
none at a recordone regionfewer than a thirda third to three quartersmost or alltoo few regions reporting to saynot reported
What connects these rows
The driver is water. This section says what moved and when. It never says because.
These 25 dekads were picked rather than derived. A shorter window changes which peak looks like the first, and a sequence visible inside a window may not exist outside it.
How bad is it, against this
country’s own record
Five instruments read together
our combination, not an observation
worst on record
of 26 years at this point in the season
The most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together
Every input is measured against its own record, but no source publishes this average. It is our combination, not an observation.
This value places the country against itself, so it does not rank countries against each other. Its year-to-year spread here is 0.243, and that spread differs by place, so a higher value elsewhere can be a less unusual year than this one. The rank is the comparable figure.
A reading of conditions to date. It carries no statement about the rest of the season.
What the instruments say
The canopy is at its lowest on record here, while water satisfaction and rainfall are also in their worst third without being records.
Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.33lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.11lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction57%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.772nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature29.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Five instruments, each against its own 26 years for
this point in the season. They are shown together because they can
disagree: a region can sit at a record low on vegetation while water
or rainfall sits in its best third. 66 of the 440 regions at a record low on current vegetation have water or rainfall sitting in its own best third at the same moment, about one in seven. This page
reports where each one sits and does not say what caused what.
Every region of Nicaragua, worst to least
Each bar is the full spread of that region’s previous 25 years at this point in the season. The dot is this year. A dot at the left of a wide bar and a dot at the left of a narrow bar are different findings, which is why the history is drawn rather than described.
Regions in colour are at their worst on record. The rest are placed on the same scale so a single deep region inside an otherwise ordinary country reads differently from a country where the whole distribution has moved.
Chinandega
-1.96
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.96lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-3.01lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction57%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.663rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature29.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Estelí
-1.93
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.93lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.29lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction58%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.562nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Masaya
-1.86
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.862nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.26lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction69%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.10lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Madriz
-1.50
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.503rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.57lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction55%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.482nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
León
-1.34
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.343rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-2.13lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction47%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.652nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature30.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Managua
-1.33
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.332nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.69lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction56%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.042nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature29.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Jinotega
-1.25
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.252nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.04lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction71%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.152nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Rivas
-1.04
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-1.042nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.92lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction70%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.752nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature27.2 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Carazo
-0.97
4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.974th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.552nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction59%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.413rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Granada
-0.54
4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.544th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-1.34lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction66%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.982nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Matagalpa
-0.39
9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.399th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.328th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction46%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.732nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Río San Juan
-0.37
7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.377th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.475th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.022nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.9 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Nueva Segovia
+0.06
14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.0614th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.6224th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction84%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.502nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.9 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Chontales
+0.21
18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2118th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.386th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction95%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.52lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.0 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Región A. A. S.
+0.66
23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.6623rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.9526th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.696th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.1 °C7th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Boaco
+0.89
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, cumulative+0.8926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.366th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction69%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.86lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature28.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Región A. A. N.
+1.35
26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.3526th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4621st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.757th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.6 °C4th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
This measurement is of the crop canopy and not of what
stressed it: heat, drought, disease and late planting are not
separable here, which is why no claim on this page names a cause.