Costa Rica, Peru

Full City Profile

653 Population 2/sq mi density

1,083 ft Elevation 330 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Costa Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	78.8°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	80°F (26°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,083 ft (330 m)
Area	317.3 sq mi (821.7 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.2708°N, 76.6725°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.6"

67% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 7.76"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 4, 1991	4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru	M6.5	146 km
Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	134 km
Jan 20, 1994	9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.8	147 km
Apr 29, 2000	30 km S of Soritor, Peru	M5.7	105 km
May 30, 1990	6 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.7	148 km
Oct 4, 1998	9 km E of Uchiza, Peru	M5.5	137 km
Jun 9, 1990	3 km E of Rioja, Peru	M5.5	144 km
Jun 12, 1995	63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru	M5.4	143 km
Apr 10, 2005	59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.3	53 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	140 km
Jul 29, 2002	northern Peru	M5.2	36 km
Apr 5, 1991	6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru	M5.2	136 km
Jun 8, 2017	76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	121 km
Apr 4, 1991	11 km NE of Rioja, Peru	M5.2	149 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.2	10 km
May 8, 2017	21 km NW of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	87 km
Feb 19, 2024	12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru	M5.1	103 km
Oct 13, 2011	37 km SE of Navarro, Peru	M5.1	144 km
Jul 26, 2017	73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru	M5.1	113 km
Apr 6, 1991	2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru	M5.1	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (26°C)	5.0 in
February	79°F (26°C)	6.1 in
March	79°F (26°C)	7.8 in	Wettest
April	79°F (26°C)	6.7 in
May	79°F (26°C)	5.4 in
June	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in
September	79°F (26°C)	4.0 in
October	79°F (26°C)	6.8 in
November	80°F (26°C)	6.8 in
December	80°F (27°C)	5.1 in	Warmest

Costa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (3.1").

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