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Pacayas, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
1,556
Population
230/sq mi density
5,495 ft
Elevation
1,675 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Pacayas 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 Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,495 ft (1,675 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8074°N, 84.0482°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 108 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 29 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 29 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 37 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 39 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 48 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 102 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 160 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 11.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 14.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in |
Pacayas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 90.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.1") and February the driest (0.9").