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Sarchí, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
8,306
Population
1,437/sq mi density
3,192 ft
Elevation
973 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Sarchí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 130.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,192 ft (973 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0897°N, 84.3475°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 147 km |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 49 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 106 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 95 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 56 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Poas (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 18 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 28 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 56 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 57 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 64 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 115 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 13.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 13.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 15.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
Sarchí has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in December to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 104.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.9") and February the driest (1.7").