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San Rafael, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
3,624
Population
306/sq mi density
3,524 ft
Elevation
1,074 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,524 ft (1,074 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0644°N, 84.4736°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | — | 119 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 35 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 92 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 81 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 69 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 30 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 42 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 51 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 69 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 78 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 106 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 126 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 16.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 99.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.3") and February the driest (1.1").