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Salitral, Costa Rica

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2,833 Population 362/sq mi density
3,406 ft Elevation 1,038 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Salitral 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

Elevation3,406 ft (1,038 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates9.9116°N, 84.1784°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 160.2"
322% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

609 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 34 km S of Limón, Costa Rica M7.6 124 km
Sep 5, 2012 11 km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica M7.6 126 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 69 km
Aug 20, 1999 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.9 97 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 37 km
Oct 24, 2012 Costa Rica M6.5 124 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 72 km
Jul 21, 2000 55 km SSE of Sámara, Costa Rica M6.4 138 km
Jun 16, 2002 55 km WSW of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 127 km
Apr 28, 1990 8 km SSE of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M6.4 136 km
Mar 16, 1991 15 km N of Nandayure, Costa Rica M6.3 114 km
Sep 4, 1996 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.2 62 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 125 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 75 km
Jan 8, 2009 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica M6.1 28 km
Dec 22, 1990 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica M6.0 14 km
Jun 1, 2010 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.0 65 km
Aug 28, 1996 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica M5.9 61 km
May 13, 2011 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica M5.9 16 km
May 20, 2010 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 75 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 3 123 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 251 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 222 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 90 124 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m 63 km
2012 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.2 m 2 126 km
1952 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 115 km
2019 IRAZU VOLCANO Explosion 37 km
1924 COSTA RICA Earthquake 52 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake 55 km
1822 MATINA Earthquake 137 km
1798 MATINA Earthquake 144 km
1746 MATINA Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Barva (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 26 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 33 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 37 km
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 47 km
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 48 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 84 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 125 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 142 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 162 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
April 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 11.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 12.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 10.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 12.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 15.1 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 14.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in

Salitral has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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