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Turrialba, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
28,955
Population
1,325/sq mi density
2,211 ft
Elevation
674 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Turrialba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 117 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 123.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 117 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,211 ft (674 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.9037°N, 83.6836°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 | 71 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 144 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 20 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1798 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1746 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 16 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 20 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 52 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 69 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 128 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 13.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
Turrialba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 64°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 123.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and March the driest (4.1").