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Llorente, Costa Rica

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6,626 Population 9,203/sq mi density
3,399 ft Elevation 1,036 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Llorente enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 160.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,399 ft (1,036 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density9,203/sq mi
Coordinates9.9984°N, 84.1581°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 160.2"
322% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

605 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 124 km
Sep 5, 2012 11 km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica M7.6 127 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 72 km
Aug 20, 1999 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.9 106 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 30 km
Oct 24, 2012 Costa Rica M6.5 125 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 143 km
Jul 21, 2000 55 km SSE of Sámara, Costa Rica M6.4 144 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 76 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 136 km
Mar 16, 1991 15 km N of Nandayure, Costa Rica M6.3 114 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 76 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 117 km
Sep 4, 1996 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.2 71 km
Jan 8, 2009 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica M6.1 19 km
Jun 1, 2010 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.0 74 km
Dec 22, 1990 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica M6.0 21 km
May 20, 2010 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 85 km
May 13, 2011 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica M5.9 18 km
Aug 28, 1996 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica M5.9 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 263 km
2016 Otto Category 3 115 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 242 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 LIMON, PANDORA Earthquake 3.0 m 90 124 km
1950 COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA Earthquake 2.0 m 145 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m 66 km
2012 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.2 m 2 127 km
1952 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 116 km
2019 IRAZU VOLCANO Explosion 34 km
1924 COSTA RICA Earthquake 60 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake 60 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 139 km
1798 MATINA Earthquake 140 km
1746 MATINA Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Barva (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 17 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 24 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 34 km
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 41 km
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 43 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 79 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 120 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 137 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 158 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
May 69°F (21°C) 11.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 13.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 12.2 in
August 68°F (20°C) 14.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 16.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 16.7 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 10.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in

Llorente has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in January to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.7") and March the driest (2.5").

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