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San Pablo, Costa Rica
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5,036 ft
Elevation
1,535 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
San Pablo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 209.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,036 ft (1,535 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.6832°N, 84.0405°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 106 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 143 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 39 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 39 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 48 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 51 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 61 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 113 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 170 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 12.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
San Pablo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in December to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 102.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and February the driest (1.5").