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Sabanilla, Costa Rica

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13,251 Population 19,204/sq mi density
4,098 ft Elevation 1,249 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Sabanilla 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 Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,098 ft (1,249 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density19,204/sq mi
Coordinates9.9471°N, 84.0341°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 160.2"
322% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

581 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 M7.6 141 km
Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 109 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 85 km
Aug 20, 1999 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.9 101 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 43 km
Oct 24, 2012 Costa Rica M6.5 139 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 88 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 129 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 132 km
Mar 16, 1991 15 km N of Nandayure, Costa Rica M6.3 128 km
Sep 4, 1996 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.2 70 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 129 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 61 km
Jan 8, 2009 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica M6.1 30 km
Jun 1, 2010 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.0 71 km
Dec 22, 1990 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica M6.0 31 km
Aug 28, 1996 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica M5.9 70 km
May 13, 2011 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica M5.9 31 km
Feb 13, 2012 27 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 86 km
May 20, 2010 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 83 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 1 272 km
2016 Otto Category 3 118 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 244 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 90 109 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m 79 km
2012 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.2 m 2 141 km
1952 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 130 km
2019 IRAZU VOLCANO Explosion 20 km
1924 COSTA RICA Earthquake 66 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake 72 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 124 km
1798 MATINA Earthquake 127 km
1746 MATINA Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 20 km
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 22 km
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 31 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 36 km
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 54 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 93 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 134 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 151 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 172 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
May 69°F (21°C) 11.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 13.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 12.2 in
August 68°F (20°C) 14.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 16.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 16.7 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 10.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in

Sabanilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in January to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.7") and March the driest (2.5").

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