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San José, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
31,430
Population
285/sq mi density
164 ft
Elevation
50 meters
80°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 110.2 sq mi (285.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9519°N, 85.1357°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 16 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 149 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 98 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 96 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Miravalles (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 23 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 37 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 72 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 84 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 129 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 145 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 108.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and April the driest (1.8").