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Miramar, Costa Rica

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6,540 Population 153/sq mi density
1,112 ft Elevation 339 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Miramar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area42.8 sq mi (111.0 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates10.0925°N, 84.7298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.6"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 5, 2012 11 km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica M7.6 64 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 21 km
Aug 20, 1999 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.9 132 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 46 km
Oct 24, 2012 Costa Rica M6.5 62 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 33 km
Jul 21, 2000 55 km SSE of Sámara, Costa Rica M6.4 100 km
Mar 16, 1991 15 km N of Nandayure, Costa Rica M6.3 51 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 139 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 95 km
Sep 4, 1996 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.2 96 km
Jan 8, 2009 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica M6.1 59 km
Jun 1, 2010 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.0 102 km
Dec 22, 1990 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica M6.0 53 km
May 13, 2011 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica M5.9 48 km
Feb 13, 2012 27 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 121 km
May 20, 2010 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 105 km
Aug 28, 1996 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica M5.9 92 km
Oct 9, 2010 3 km SSW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M5.8 50 km
Jul 10, 1993 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica M5.8 125 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 1 246 km
2016 Otto Category 3 92 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 251 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1950 COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA Earthquake 2.0 m 105 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m 21 km
2012 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.2 m 2 64 km
1952 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 53 km
2019 IRAZU VOLCANO Explosion 97 km
1924 COSTA RICA Earthquake 61 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 41 km
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 46 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 56 km
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 69 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 72 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 86 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 97 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 105 km
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 106 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 128 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 13.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 13.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 15.3 in
October 76°F (25°C) 16.7 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 6.8 in Coldest
December 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in

Miramar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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