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San Ramón, Costa Rica

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10,765 Population 21,969/sq mi density
3,481 ft Elevation 1,061 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
San Ramón 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 Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,481 ft (1,061 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density21,969/sq mi
Coordinates10.0880°N, 84.4702°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.9"
163% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

637 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 93 km
Mar 25, 1990 7 km SSE of Puntarenas, Costa Rica M7.3 42 km
Aug 20, 1999 42 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.9 121 km
Mar 7, 1992 5 km SW of Río Segundo, Costa Rica M6.6 21 km
Oct 24, 2012 Costa Rica M6.5 91 km
Mar 25, 1990 11 km E of Paquera, Costa Rica M6.4 50 km
Jul 21, 2000 55 km SSE of Sámara, Costa Rica M6.4 120 km
Mar 16, 1991 15 km N of Nandayure, Costa Rica M6.3 79 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 96 km
Sep 4, 1996 13 km WSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.2 84 km
Apr 24, 1991 16 km SE of La Suiza, Costa Rica M6.2 111 km
Jan 8, 2009 10 km NNE of Sabanilla, Costa Rica M6.1 31 km
Jun 1, 2010 12 km SSW of Quepos, Costa Rica M6.0 89 km
Dec 22, 1990 2 km NNE of Santiago, Costa Rica M6.0 31 km
May 13, 2011 7 km ESE of Atenas, Costa Rica M5.9 23 km
Aug 28, 1996 15 km S of Parrita, Costa Rica M5.9 81 km
Feb 13, 2012 27 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 108 km
May 20, 2010 25 km SW of Quepos, Costa Rica M5.9 95 km
Aug 21, 1999 45 km W of Ciudad Cortés, Costa Rica M5.8 143 km
Jul 10, 1993 3 km S of La Suiza, Costa Rica M5.8 98 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 1 247 km
2016 Otto Category 3 102 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 243 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 117 km
1990 COSTA RICA Earthquake 1.0 m 37 km
2012 COSTA RICA Earthquake 0.2 m 2 93 km
1952 COSTA RICA-PANAMA Earthquake 0.1 m 81 km
2019 IRAZU VOLCANO Explosion 69 km
1924 COSTA RICA Earthquake 56 km
1905 GULF OF NICOYA Earthquake 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 26 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 29 km
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 41 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 49 km
Irazu Stratovolcano 3,432 m (11,260 ft) 1994 69 km
Turrialba Stratovolcano 3,340 m (10,958 ft) 2019 77 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 88 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 105 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 125 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 148 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 Ramón 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").

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