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Río Segundo, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
9,853
Population
238/sq mi density
5,574 ft
Elevation
1,699 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Río Segundo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 112 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 136.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 112 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,574 ft (1,699 m) |
| Area | 41.4 sq mi (107.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2398°N, 84.3171°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 150 km |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 111 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 99 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 59 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 10 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 27 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 49 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 59 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 65 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 108 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 12.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 14.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 15.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 15.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 12.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
Río Segundo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 136.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.9") and March the driest (4.5").