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Tobosi, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
4,060
Population
524/sq mi density
4,623 ft
Elevation
1,409 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Tobosi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 160.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,623 ft (1,409 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8384°N, 83.9839°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 101 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 148 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 149 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 21 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Irazu (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 21 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 32 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 35 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 49 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 105 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 163 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 14.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
Tobosi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 60°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 105.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and March the driest (1.9").