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Parrita, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
3,734
Population
20/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
78°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Parrita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 186.6 sq mi (483.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5217°N, 84.3229°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 138 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 126 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 73 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 22 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Barva (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 72 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 73 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 76 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 83 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 113 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 164 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 13.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 14.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 16.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 19.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in |
Parrita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.3") and February the driest (1.2").