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Zarcero, Costa Rica
Full City Profile
3,559
Population
779/sq mi density
5,863 ft
Elevation
1,787 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Zarcero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 127 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 127.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,863 ft (1,787 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1846°N, 84.3916°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 112 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 102 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 90 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 63 km |
| 1924 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Platanar (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 13 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 17 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 32 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 46 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 63 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 71 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 104 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 | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 14.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 15.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 15.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | Coldest |
Zarcero has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 127.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (3.3").