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Costa Rica, Mexico

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24,874 Population 7/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Costa Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area3,335.7 sq mi (8,639.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates24.5907°N, 107.3899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.14"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 140 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 129 km
May 4, 2001 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 88 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 125 km
Jun 22, 1991 114 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Mar 16, 1990 91 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Jul 12, 1990 90 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Feb 28, 1993 104 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Feb 2, 2002 100 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Jun 11, 2013 102 km WSW of Altata, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jul 25, 2021 100 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jan 17, 1991 101 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Jan 6, 1998 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.5 116 km
Jul 14, 1994 85 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Jul 19, 2008 101 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Orlene (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 1 229 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 286 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 121 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 235 km
2018 Willa Category 3 261 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 66 km
2008 Norbert Category 1 294 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 268 km
2006 Lane Category 3 15 km
2006 John Category 3 240 km
2003 Marty Category 2 273 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 204 km
1998 Isis Category 1 172 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 254 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 164 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 261 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 23 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 205 km
1986 Paine Category 2 135 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 6.1 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 5.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in

Costa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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