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Roxana, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
2,351
Population
37/sq mi density
387 ft
Elevation
118 meters
78°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Roxana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 100 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 147.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 100 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 64.2 sq mi (166.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2671°N, 83.7511°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 | 99 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 34 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 27 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 34 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 41 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 53 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 106 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 162 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 17.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | Coldest |
Roxana has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 147.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and March the driest (5.6").