All Countries
Tejar, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
22,433
Population
769/sq mi density
3,278 ft
Elevation
999 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Tejar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 171 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,278 ft (999 m) |
| Area | 29.2 sq mi (75.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7430°N, 84.2322°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 127 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 125 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 114 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 49 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Barva (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 46 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 49 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 51 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 60 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 95 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 151 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 13.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 15.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 16.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in |
Tejar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in November to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 98.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.9") and January the driest (0.9").